Handfuls of Hair Come Out a Few Months After Giving Birth

I am 26 years old, and I recently gave birth to my 2nd child (4 months old), and noticed a significant increase in hair loss. We are talking handfuls come out in the shower, or even just brushing my hair. In addition, my scalp has become incredibly itchy. Is it the stress? Are they related? What is causing it?

Some women complain of hair loss after child birth. It may be due to hormonal changes your body goes through, but it is not well understood. There is no cure for this phenomenon, but the hair grows back usually after about one year.