If the baby is 11 mo and the hair loss has stopped, then it was
probably normal postpartum shedding:
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mom/hairloss.html
However, it can be a symptom of hypothyroid. Certainly the tiredness
and lack of energy could be due to low thyroid. I would definitely
suggest that she have her thyroid checked.
Regards,
Jennifer
On Sep 15, 2008, at 6:04 PM, [log in to unmask] wrote:
> I have mom's permission to post part of her email to me below. I
> already
> suggested B12, and a good fish oil for omega 3's, plus info from
> LLL and
> kellymom. If you have expertise about vegan diets, any additional
> suggestions
> would be helpful. Thank you. I also discussed ways to help with
> frequent
> nursing and solid eating toddler style which doesn't include high
> chair, 3 meals a
> day, rather safe food at child's level for easy access to baby on
> the go.
> (this child is 11 mos and beginning to walk). I also expressed to
> mom that her
> immune function is likely compromised likely causing the allergy and
> infection...am I correct in this thinking?
> What deficiency would cause hair loss? (I also mentioned anemia as
> possible).
>
> **I've been working hard ever since I moved down here, cooking
> macrobiotic
> meals for clients from my home. My load recently increased so I can
> pay my
> bills, and I feel it wearing on my health. I think that in
> combination with
> breastfeeding Isabel (she is 25.5 lbs.) day and night, and eating a
> vegan diet
> (whole grains, beans, tofu, tempeh, sea vegetables, vegetables,
> fruits), I am
> feeling very depleted. Anyway, recently I came down with
> conjunctivitis and
> have had cold sores on my mouth for about 4 weeks, and the doctor
> says I have
> allergies causing stuffy ears, nose, sore throat. I'm tired and just
> don't have
> very much energy. My hair was falling out in large amounts until
> recently.
> I'm not sure if it is related, but I started eating fish and eggs
> the past two
> weeks to try to build up my strength. Maybe that has helped with
> lessen the
> hair loss.**
>
> Barbara Latterner, BSN, RN, IBCLC
>
>
>
>
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