Approximately 40 to 50 percent of pregnant women experience more than normal hair loss during one to five months of pregnancy. This is a temporary situation and no need to be alarmed. However, if someone experiences an unusual loss of hair, it may be due to mineral or vitamin deficiency.
During a pregnancy, hormone levels in the body rises causing less loss of hair. However, few months after the delivery one can experience an unusual loss of hair. Hair loss after a delivery peaks between three to four months. This is due to hormones returning back to normal levels after the delivery. Once again this is a temporary occurrence and the situation will get back to normal within six to twelve months.
Hair loss in women can also be caused by an abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, discontinuation of birth control pills or any other type of hormone therapy to prevent a pregnancy and a hormonal imbalance in the body.
Pregnancy also has a positive impact on your hair. During a pregnancy, estrogen hormone levels increase causing hair to shine and create a fuller effect.
If you are concerned about the hair loss during the early stages of your pregnancy, consult your medical expert for advice.