Q&A: Postpartum hair loss and weight loss?
Question by LadyMoonlight!!: Postpartum hair loss and weight loss?
I look awful after having my baby 10 and half months ago. Firstly, my hair fell out REALLY badly and the condition became really poor. I’d always had waist length hair but ended up having it cut first to elbow length, then mid-back and now its shoulder length and layered. It doesn’t suit me and I miss my long hair so much! Also the hair that fell out is starting to grow back nd I have all these awful little “tufts” sticking up everywhere that won’t fit into any style!
Also I lost LOADS of weight, possibly through breastfeeding, possibly through being so busy. I used to be UK size 12-14 I’m now UK size 8 and as I’m 5’8″ I look AWFUL!! Really unwell. I just can’t put the weight back on and my clothes are hanging off me and my face looks so pale and thin!
I just feel so depressed, like I’m not attractive anymore. Did this happen to anyone else? I feel so miserable as I don’t like who I see in the mirror these days and feel so completely ugly! When will I look like me again?!
Best answer:
Answer by Nurse Brandi
These are completely normal complaints. You will begin to look like yourself again once you begin to wean your baby off the breast. Do not give up on yourself. Us women do not give ourselves the credit we deserve. What you are also feeling is the postpartum “blues”. Keep up the good work – you have created a beautiful baby – be the very best woman you can!
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