Many women are taking prenatal vitamins for hair growth, a trend fueled by social media testimonials. However, experts warn against this practice unless medically advised.

• Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Richard Mogeni states there's no strong scientific evidence that prenatal vitamins improve hair growth in healthy, non-pregnant individuals without a nutrient deficiency.
• Pregnancy hormones, not prenatal vitamins, are the primary cause of fuller hair during pregnancy.
• Excessive intake of nutrients like iron and vitamin A from prenatal vitamins can lead to side effects or toxicity, and may delay diagnosis of underlying medical conditions causing hair loss.