Is Postpartum Hair Loss a Real Thing? What Can You Do to Help It?
by NuWave Total Wellness | November 1, 2025 | Hair Restoration & Wellness
Yes — postpartum hair loss is real.
It’s a common condition that affects roughly half of all women after giving birth. The main cause? Hormonal changes and stress during and after pregnancy.
During pregnancy, your body produces higher levels of estrogen and progesterone, which help keep hair in the active growth phase. After childbirth, those hormone levels suddenly drop — causing many hair follicles to enter a resting phase called telogen effluvium.
Telogen effluvium is temporary and usually resolves on its own within 6 to 12 months. Still, it can be distressing for new mothers already managing major emotional and physical changes.
What You Can Do to Manage Postpartum Hair Loss
While you can’t completely prevent hair shedding after pregnancy, you can take steps to support your scalp and promote healthy regrowth.
Here’s what helps:
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🥦 Eat a nutrient-rich diet to support hair and overall wellness.
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😴 Get plenty of sleep — rest is crucial for recovery and healthy hair growth.
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🧘♀️ Manage stress through gentle exercise, mindfulness, or support groups.
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🧴 Use a gentle shampoo and conditioner designed for sensitive scalps.
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🚫 Avoid harsh styling products that contain alcohol or drying chemicals.
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💬 Talk to your provider if you experience severe or prolonged shedding — it could signal a thyroid imbalance or nutritional deficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much hair loss is normal?
It’s normal to lose 50–100 hairs per day. After pregnancy, that number can temporarily double — sometimes up to 200 hairs per day.
How long does it last?
Most women notice improvement within 6 to 12 months, though some may continue to experience shedding for up to two years.
Can it be prevented?
There’s no guaranteed way to stop postpartum hair loss, but maintaining good nutrition, rest, and stress management will help minimize it and support faster regrowth.
Laser Therapy for Postpartum Hair Loss
If your hair isn’t bouncing back on its own, Laser Hair Therapy may help.
This non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment uses low-level laser light (LLLT) to stimulate the scalp, increase blood flow, and activate dormant follicles — helping you regrow thicker, stronger hair safely and naturally.
Laser therapy has been shown to:
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✅ Safely stimulate hair growth in both men and women
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✅ Improve thickness, texture, and shine
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✅ Strengthen existing hair follicles
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✅ Restore confidence without pain, downtime, or medication
At NuWave Total Wellness, we specialize in non-surgical, restorative treatments like laser hair therapy, PRP, and DEP Technology to help your hair — and confidence — return naturally.
Get Back to Feeling Like Yourself Again
If you’re struggling with hair loss after pregnancy, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to just “wait it out.”
Our team at NuWave Total Wellness in Heath, TX offers compassionate, results-driven care designed to help you restore balance and confidence from the inside out.
📅 Schedule your free, no-obligation consultation today
🎁 Ask about our special offer — your first laser hair therapy treatment is FREE for new clients!
📍 NuWave Total Wellness
201 Laurence Dr, Suite 103, Heath, TX 75032
📞 (972) 316-7100
🌐 www.nuwavetotalwellness.com