M.R.
Try not to freak out. I know this is hard. I too have naturally curly hair and had major changes during and after the birth of my daughter, who is now 13 months. Although my trouble was extreme dryness (so I washed less), major tangles ( used lots of conditioner...let set...and combed out in shower..then used leave-in conditioner spray), then after birth...hair loss. This was mainly at my temples, and to me very noticeable. I wore a pony tail most of the time. My sister went thru the same thing and my stylist said she had seen it before and it would come back....and I wouldn't go bald (luckily I've got lots of hair), and my OB said...hormones. It has come back..along with some grays, but I can still tell the difference after 13 months...it's getting there. Just consider this one of the things we moms go thru for our precious babies. It's worth it!