To address postpartum hair loss, it is essential above all to give the body plenty of minerals and vitamins, drawn from food and dietary supplements.
Indeed, spirulina, vitamin B, magnesium, potassium, and boron will be allies for a woman experiencing hair loss after childbirth.
She can also take a course of an adaptogen: maitake, a Chinese mushroom very beneficial for addressing this problem; for a three-month course.
At the same time, it is recommended to use a black seed shampoo, adding a few drops of castor oil and argan oil to it.
What the science says: hair and hair loss, pregnancy
Here is what published research says about the remedies mentioned above, offered as context — these studies look at material causes, while healing belongs to Allah.
Hair and hair loss
Natural topical remedies for hair loss have been reviewed — rosemary oil, caffeine, and scalp massage with vegetable oils are among the most studied (Int J Trichology, 2025); a global review catalogs the plants used by menopausal women (Front Pharmacol, 2025). Iron, zinc, protein, and vitamin D levels should be checked in cases of significant hair loss. Precaution: sudden or patchy hair loss requires a medical workup (thyroid, iron, deficiencies); results from natural care take 3 to 6 months to appear.
Pregnancy
Ginger is the go-to natural remedy for pregnancy nausea (J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med, 2022) (J Am Board Fam Med, 2014); dates in late pregnancy ease labor (Explore, 2021); iron and folic acid levels are monitored (Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand, 2023). Precaution: many plants are not recommended during pregnancy (essential oils, hormonal plants, laxative plants, fenugreek) — do not take any supplement without the advice of a midwife or doctor.
