It is very common for women to experience sometimes significant amounts of hair loss after they give birth. Understanding why this happens can give you a bit of a sense of relief. At the same time, though, many women want to simply fix the problem. The key here is to realize it is normal and, in most cases, it is healthy, too. What is also important is to know that your hair stylist can often give you a few tips and methods to help you to get through those first few months without a problem.