Still nursing and hair falling out?

[mom0810]

Help!

I am nursing ds, who is 16 months old. Since I became pregnant, my hair has been falling out in big clumps! I have really bad Morning sickness (ALL DAY) and it's been so hard to get enough food. I also can't take my prenatals every day. Is this why my hair is coming out? Or does this sometimes happen in pregnancy?

I was no where near this sick with ds. I read the thread about foods during ms and will try some of the suggestions. NOTHING sounds good to me, especially protein or veggies, which I know is what I need. I am allergic to nuts, so I can't do those anymore. I became allergic to them while pregnant with ds.

Any ideas as to why my hair is coming out?

[yogachick79]

Oh yuk, I am so sorry. I haven't had that happen during pregnancy but two other times. Once related to thyroid function which can shift in pregnancy and the other when I was first going veg and not eating enough protein, again something important for the preg...

But I would say if you have your OB or midwife chosen, give them a call. If not, your general practice doc just to check in.

Can you do things like eggs or soy products just to get some protein in? That might help with the m/s too.

[meghandmama]

i had my hair fall out i think towards end of pg and also afterwards from what i can remember...due to hormonal changes i believe, from what i remember. its all so hazy now...and here i am pg again but no hair loss yet thankfully...

i heard flax oil of some form is good to add in for this...may help. it will pass though, so you know...its just a phase.

[scheelimama]

I think you should probably discuss it with your dr, just to check and make sure your hormone levels are right, particularly your thyroid. It may be nothing, but it's better to be on the safe side.