Continue taking prenatal vitamins

Keep taking your prenatal vitamin daily after delivery, especially while breastfeeding. Choose one that includes iron, folic acid, biotin, vitamin D, and zinc.

Why It Works

Pregnancy and breastfeeding deplete key nutrient stores — particularly iron, folic acid, and B vitamins — that hair follicles need to maintain the growth cycle. Continuing prenatal vitamins replenishes these stores and supports faster recovery from postpartum shedding.

Tips

• Most OBs recommend continuing prenatals throughout breastfeeding regardless of hair loss
• If your prenatal causes nausea, try taking it at night with food
• Look for a formula with at least 27mg of iron