Major postpartum hair loss… panicking

I’m 15 weeks postpartum and I’m losing so much hair in clumps. Every time I run my hand through my hair I lose a handful, which is terrifying. Is it normal to lose this much hair?
I now also have noticeable thinning on both sides of my forehead, which I’ve never had before…
Is this normal and will it grow back on its own, or should I speak to my GP about it? Anyone had it this bad?
I am also getting married this winter so this is making me so sad

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Hi lovely it is normal and it is so scary but it does stop, worst is between 3-6months postpartum then slowly becomes better and you will get those hair grow back! Please do continue taking vitamins, many gps recommend the pregnancy vitamins to be taken postpartum as well. Also there are hair loss serums you can try to use to make it less but unfortunately it is just something that happens..❤️

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