Postpartum shedding usually starts right when you’re deep in feeding, so it’s one of the most common questions we get: can you take hair vitamins while breastfeeding? Here’s a straight, label-level answer.
The Short Answer
Many breastfeeding moms take a hair vitamin, but every mom is different, so bring the Supplement Facts label to your doctor or lactation consultant before you start. They can check it against your prenatal or postnatal and anything else you take.
What to Check on the Label
- Biotin amount. Hair formulas often use high doses (ours has 6,000 mcg per serving). The FDA notes high-dose biotin can interfere with some lab tests, so tell your doctor before blood work.
- Vitamin A form and amount, especially if your prenatal also has it.
- Herbal extracts. Some hair blends add saw palmetto, ashwagandha or other herbs; ask about these specifically.
- Overlap with your prenatal. Add up folate, zinc and vitamin D across everything you take.
- Allergens. Our gummies contain fish (tilapia) and tree nuts (coconut).
Do Hair Vitamins Help Postpartum Shedding?
Postpartum shedding is driven by hormones and usually eases by your baby’s first birthday. Vitamins don’t switch that off, and breastfeeding raises your needs for several nutrients, which is why many moms add one.
What’s in Baby Blues Postpartum Hair Loss Vitamins
Each two-gummy serving: biotin 6,000 mcg, fish collagen 12 mg, folate 670 mcg DFE, zinc 2.7 mg, and vitamins A, C, D, E, B6 and B12. Pectin-based, gelatin-free, and gluten-free. Take two gummies a day.
Made by a mom, for the postpartum shed
Baby Blues Postpartum Hair Loss Vitamins were made by a mom for this exact stage. Two tasty gummies a day with biotin (6,000 mcg), fish collagen, folate, zinc and vitamins A, C, D, E, B6 and B12. No pills, no water needed.
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FAQ
Can I take biotin while breastfeeding?
Biotin is a B vitamin your body needs more of while breastfeeding (35 mcg a day is the adequate intake). High-dose hair formulas are much higher, so ask your provider.
Can I take hair vitamins with my prenatal?
Many moms do. Show your provider both labels so they can check combined amounts.
When should I start hair vitamins postpartum?
Many moms start around the time shedding usually begins, about 3–4 months postpartum. Check with your provider first.
How long should I take them?
Hair grows slowly, so plan on about three months of steady use.
Keep reading
- Does breastfeeding cause postpartum hair loss?
- Should I take biotin for postpartum hair loss?
- Will my hair fall out again after weaning?
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This article is general information, not medical advice.