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How long should I take iron and calcium supplements after delivery? And when does the postpartum hair falls start?
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Continue for atleast 3 months. Hail fall will occur till 3-6 months. It's normal to experience hairfall
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Dr. Pendekanti Malleswari
Gynecologist
24 yrs exp
Bangalore
TKe Iron supplements for 3 months and Calcium as long as you breast feed.Hairfallay or may not happen.
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Dr. Pratibha P S
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9 yrs exp
Bangalore
upto 3 months
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Dr. Aarti Jiyani
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10 yrs exp
Surat
It's natural expected hair loss ..can remain up to 3 to 6 months..
Continue iron calcium for 3month post partum
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