Hair fall after having a baby: when it starts and when it stops

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Short answer (2026-10-23): Postpartum hair fall is heavy shedding that usually starts about 2 to 4 months after childbirth and settles over 6 to 12 months. During pregnancy high oestrogen keeps more hairs growing; after delivery it drops and many hairs shed together. It is usually temporary. See a doctor if shedding goes beyond about 12 months, comes with bald patches or tiredness, or you want iron and thyroid checked. Water does not cause it.

Why it happens

During pregnancy, high oestrogen keeps more hairs in their growth phase, so hair often feels thicker. After delivery oestrogen drops, and many of those hairs move into the resting phase and shed together a few months later. Doctors call this telogen effluvium. The sources we read were clinic and health-site pages, not a dermatology guideline.

Typical timeline

Stage Commonly described timing
Shedding begins About 2 to 4 months after delivery
Peak and settling Several months; sources vary between 3 and 6 months of shedding
Regrowth Gradual; improvement within 6 to 9 months is a commonly cited milestone

When to speak to a doctor

  • Shedding continues beyond about 12 months
  • Bald patches, a widening parting, scalp itching or marked tiredness
  • You are worried about low iron or thyroid problems, which are commonly checked; see blood tests to ask about

Where water fits

Postpartum shedding is hormonal. Water does not cause it. Gentle washing helps avoid extra breakage on hair that is already thin; see how to wash hair in hard water. Hard Water Fix is not a treatment for postpartum hair fall.

Frequently asked questions

How long does postpartum hair fall last?

Often 6 to 12 months from onset, with gradual regrowth. See a doctor if it goes beyond a year.

Can I stop it?

It is a natural hormonal shift. Check iron and thyroid with a doctor if shedding is heavy or persistent.

Delivery ke baad bal kyun jhadte hain?

Hamal mein oestrogen zyada hota hai aur bal na girne ki halat mein rehte hain. Delivery ke baad oestrogen kam hota hai aur bal ek saath girte hain. Ye aam taur par waqti hota hai.

Is Bloom Hard Water Fix a treatment for this?

No. Hard Water Fix is made for hair that feels rough or coated from mineral buildup. It is not a medical treatment, so if this is your main concern, follow the steps above and see a doctor if it persists.

Sources

Where Hard Water Fix fits

Hard Water Fix is a sulfate-free shampoo made for hair that feels rough or coated from mineral buildup. It is not a medical treatment and does not treat the condition on this page. If your water is part of the picture, you can test it and try Hard Water Fix with a 10-wash money-back guarantee, free delivery across Pakistan and cash on delivery.

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This page is general information and is not medical advice. Bloom is a shampoo brand, not a medical service.

Written by the Bloom editorial team. Last reviewed 2026-10-23. Found a mistake? WhatsApp +92 330 9998215 and we will correct it.

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