Slimming Treatments

Hair falling out after pregnancy is something most women notice in the first few months after giving birth. It’s usually part of a normal hair growth cycle, but that doesn’t make it feel any less alarming—especially when you're seeing more hair in the shower drain or on your brush than usual. This type of increased hair loss, known as postpartum hair loss or telogen effluvium, happens as pregnancy hormones drop and hair shifts from the growing phase (anagen) to the resting phase (telogen). During pregnancy, high hormone levels often keep many hairs in the growing phase longer than usual, which makes your hair appear fuller. But once those hormones level out after delivery, many hairs enter the shedding phase at the same time. That’s when hair shedding picks up and total volume can feel noticeably reduced. This shift is a normal part of the postpartum period, but a healthy diet can help slow postpartum hair loss and support hair regrowth. Nutrients like iron, biotin, and omega-3s support hair health and may help prevent postpartum hair loss from lingering longer than it should. Eating well during this transitional phase helps your hair grow stronger as it returns to its pre-pregnancy state. Keep reading to see which nutrients support normal hair growth and may help reduce excessive shedding. Each one plays a different role in helping your hair grow back thicker and healthier.