Why You're Losing Hair After Giving Birth (and what to do about it) {S5E2}

In today's episode I'm talking about postpartum hairloss - why it happens and what to do about it. First of all, please know it is completely normal and a part and parcel of the hormone rollercoaster that happens after giving birth. Isn't motherhood wonderful!   But if it continues longer than a year postpartum then that could be a sign that something's not quite right. So in the episode I cover:

• Why we lose hair postpartum
• The role nutrition plays in hair growth
• What nutrient insufficiencies can cause hair loss and slow hair growth
• Blood tests to identify nutrient deficiencies
• Supplements that might help - but why you should work with someone when thinking about supplementation
• Identifying root causes beyond nutrient insufficiency

Hopefully this episode will reassure you that your postpartum hair loss is normal and you might just need to ride it out ... and give you some pointers on what to do if you think it's worse than it should be.

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