At what postpartum time are serum prolactin levels typically normalized in a non-breastfeeding mother?

In non-breastfeeding mothers, serum prolactin levels typically return to their pre-pregnancy baseline by around six weeks postpartum. Prolactin, a hormone primarily associated with milk production, remains elevated during pregnancy and tends to drop significantly after childbirth. However, in mothers who do not breastfeed, the decline in prolactin levels occurs more rapidly, and by six weeks, the hormone levels normalize as the body adjusts back to its non-pregnant state. This time frame is essential for the physiological transition, allowing the body to revert to its regular hormonal levels and reproductive function.