In a message dated 7/24/1 3:23:45 PM, [log in to unmask] writes: << I know 2 women complaining of severe hair loss after birth and while breastfeeding. I asked the local IBCLC and she suggested a zinc deficiency. >> That would certainly be well worth looking into, esp if her weight loss is associated with poor appetite, although zinc deficiency in adults is often seen in correlation with weight gain, since it correlates to poor metabolism. The good thing about zinc is that normal supplementation has no negative side effects, even if it not the correct solution. So, well worth a try. Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, Ct, USA *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html