For how long does a mother produce milk after childbirth?

Generally speaking, the mother will produce breast milk for as long as she is breastfeeding the child regularly. The contact of baby's mouth and mother's breast stimulates the physiological response commonly known as “milk let-down.” This hormonal response prompts the breasts to create milk, sometimes within moments. read more

A mother usually produces milk for as long as she feeds the baby. However, there can be a gradual decline in the amount of milk she is producing over the course of time. On an average, the duration of milk production can range from 12 to 24 months after which the supply begins to decrease. read more

If it is too early to test for pregnancy it is too early for pregnancy to be causing any changes in your body. And the breasts generally do not produce colostrum (pre-milk) until at least 12 weeks, and often not until 6-8 months. read more