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hair loss 1st trimester

Hi everyone I'm new here. Expecting my first baby very excited yet nervous.  I'm at 7 weeks now, haven't seen a doctor yet because my insurance kicks in on Sept 1st ( ... has anyone experienced any hair loss? My hair is coming out like crazy in the shower and it just started a week ago.... :-/
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I'm taking calcium pills and iron due to being anemic. Should I start on prenatal vitamins now before seeing the doctor??
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Prenatals should help:)
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My gf has this happen. She had lots of bald patches by her second trimester and she shaved her head. She is brave but pulled it off completely!!! Some people loose hair its a strange pregnancy symptom. I'm sorry your having to deal with this!!
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Are You taking prenatals vitamins?  It Could be your thyroid as well. . At your first appt I would mention it.  
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