Hair changes after birth: Vitamins & support that helped me

Are there any certain vitamins or supplements that you can recommend to prevent hair shedding or at least slow it down?

Postpartum hair loss hits hard. Just when you think you’re adjusting to life with a new baby, your hair starts coming out in clumps.

It’s frustrating, alarming, and, honestly, kind of depressing.

So, what actually works?

From shedding to regrowth

For me, it started around three months postpartum. I’d wash my hair, and the drain would be covered. Every time I ran my fingers through, strands would just fall out. I tried not to panic, but I started avoiding brushing my hair because I didn’t want to see it happen.

A friend recommended biotin, but I wasn’t sure if it would help. Then I read that postpartum hair loss isn’t just about missing vitamins and that biotin only helps if youhave a deficiency to begin with.

Actually it’s about hormone shifts, stress, and recovery.

I switched to a holistic postpartum supplement system that focused on full-body nourishment and recovery support.

Over time, I noticed the shedding wasn’t as intense.

The biggest change?

Around month five, I saw baby hairs sprouting at my temples. My hairline had its come back! 

It wasn’t overnight, but focusing on full-body recovery, rather than chasing one “miracle” vitamin, made all the difference.

Do postpartum hair loss supplements actually help?

The truth?

No single pill will magically stop postpartum hair loss.

But the right nutrients, especially in a comprehensive system, can support regrowth and help minimize shedding.

Here’s what actually works:

- Adaptogens like Ganoderma lucidum have been traditionally used to support stress resilience.
- Collagen - supports hair follicle health and elasticity iron and essential minerals, because nutrient depletion post-birth can contribute to hair loss.
- Biotin - only if you’re deficient, since most people get enough from diet.
- Another Adoptogene - Cordyceps - is traditionally used to support energy and circulation.

The holistic regrowth system approach

Most postpartum hair supplements focus only on biotin, but hair regrowth isn’t that simple.

The best approach isn’t a single vitamin.

It’s a system that:

✔️ Replenishes key nutrients often depleted during postpartum recovery.
✔️ Includes ingredients traditionally used to support stress balance and resilience.
✔️ Supports scalp health and a foundation for healthy-looking hair.

Because postpartum recovery is about feeling whole again.