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Follow @_momify Why it happens •During pregnancy, high estrogen keeps hair in the growth phase, so hair feels thicker. •After delivery, estrogen drops suddenly. All that “extra” hair enters the shedding phase together — this is called telogen effluvium. •If the mother is iron-deficient, low on protein, zinc, calcium or vitamins, the hair fall becomes more severe and prolonged. Key deficiencies linked to hair fall •Iron: Low ferritin is one of the commonest causes of excessive shedding. •Protein: Hair is made of keratin; low protein intake directly weakens hair. •Zinc: Needed for hair follicle repair and growth. •Calcium & Vitamin D: Often depleted during pregnancy and breastfeeding. •B-complex (especially biotin, B12): Support hair strength and growth. What helps •Continue post-natal supplements (iron, calcium, zinc, vitamin D) as advised. •Focus on a protein-rich diet: eggs, dal, paneer, milk, curd, nuts, seeds, soy, chicken/fish. •Manage stress and sleep — both affect hair cycles. •Gentle hair care; avoid tight hairstyles and excessive heat. •Post-partum hair fall usually peaks around 3–4 months after delivery. •With proper nutrition, most women see improvement by 6–9 months. •Hair almost always grows back once the body recovers. If hair fall is very excessive, patchy, or lasting beyond 9–12 months, blood tests for iron, vitamin D, B12 and thyroid should be checked.

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This post was published on 18th December, 2025 by Affan on his Instagram handle "@_momify (Momify - A complete guide from pregnancy to baby care)". Affan has total 27.5K followers on Instagram and has a total of 311 post.This post has received 16 Likes which are lower than the average likes that Affan gets. Affan receives an average engagement rate of 2.14% per post on Instagram. This post has received 1 comments which are lower than the average comments that Affan gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile.