Does breastfeeding stunt hair growth or stop hair growth?

Well i know it is normal to lose or shed quite a bit of hair after childbirth due to the hormones that kept extra hair during pregnancy but i'm wondering because i have been breastfeeding my son for two years and stopped a few days ago. Although i loss the excess hair i felt as though my hair has thinned out to half it's volume and it never went back to my pre pregnancy state. I have thinning on my scalp especially on top of my bangs and it has never changed, just a little bit of growth but it's still very noticeable so i'm wondering if it will grow more now that i have stopped. I'm 22 and sad to say i did not take any pre natal vitamins or multi vitamins until a few days ago also :SDoes breastfeeding stunt hair growth or stop hair growth?
Prenatal vitamins will not improve your hair growth and are not recommended for nursing moms because of the high levels of iron. Iron supplements are dangerous to people with normal iron levels.





Breastfeeding is not related to post-partum hair loss. However low thyroid is, and that is common after childbirth -breastfeeding or not.








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If you feel that your hair loss is greater than the norm, or if things are not back to normal by the time your baby is 12 months old, then see your doctor. Excessive hair loss can be caused by common and easy-to-remedy postpartum conditions such as hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone) or iron-deficiency anemia.Does breastfeeding stunt hair growth or stop hair growth?
normally breast feeding benefits a womans body for many reasons, but you have done brilliant by breastfeeding most mothers give up. it so good for humanity and can not be replicated, now your hair is down to stress, dont be stressed be proud of being a perfect, mother you done extremely well for 2 yrs moms give up after a week. when bathing dont wash your hair for a month and let oils come back in then wash only twice a week until your satisfied,..again well done
';it so good for humanity and can not be replicated, now your hair is down to stress, dont be stressed be proud of being a perfect, mother you done extremely well for 2 yrs moms give up after a week.';





';No. Breastfeeding has only benefits...It is natural such as breathing.';





I can't help but find these to answers really... creepy...





Anyway, I didn't actually know you could lose hair during pregnancy. I'm making a list of pros and cons of pregnancy and that one is going on the cons.
If you take care of your body now, there's no reason you shouldn't be able to recoup your losses. Keep taking those vitamins! Drink plenty of water, as it helps make hair healthy. In the mean time, try volumizing shampoos and conditioners. Good luck.
Go to the doctors and have your iron level checked.


Also birth control pills can do this.


Start taking vitamins now.


Congratulations on nursing for so long. That is so good for the both of you.
i would talk to your doctor about it, because a little is ok but what you are talking about seems like more then a little
No. Breastfeeding has only benefits...It is natural such as breathing.
I have never heard of this. Are you sure your not losing hair as a result of other reasons? Have you asked your doctor?