Does breast milk cause hair loss?
⚡ Short answer: Breast milk doesn't cause hair loss; newborn hair shedding is a normal physiological result of hormonal changes after birth.
Anonymous
6 aylık bebek annesi · Feeding
Does breast milk cause hair loss? Everyone around me says something different.
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It's completely normal for your head to spin when everyone's saying different things.
Short and clear answer: breast milk doesn't cause hair loss. This is a common belief but has no scientific basis.
Newborn hair shedding is usually caused by hormonal changes after birth. When the hormones your baby got from you are leaving their body, their hair goes into a resting phase, and around 3-4 months those hairs shed and new permanent hair grows in. This is completely normal.
What your baby is eating (breast milk or formula) has nothing to do with this. Hair shedding happens at the same rate in babies who nurse and babies who drink formula.
Here's one thing to watch for: if the shedding is in one bald patch or if your baby has redness or peeling on the scalp, talk to your pediatrician. But normal thinning and shedding is nothing to worry about.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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