Recovering Physically & Emotionally
What should I expect physically after having a miscarriage?
It could take a few days to several weeks for you to recover physically and emotionally after suffering a miscarriage. You may experience the following after a miscarriage.
- Mild lower abdominal cramping.
- Vaginal bleeding that should not be too heavy or prolonged.
- You periods may return within the next 3 – 6 weeks.
- Breast discomfort, engorgement or leaking milk. This should settle down soon.
When could I return to my normal activities?
Avoid strenuous activities in the next 24 – 48 hours following your miscarriage. You could return to your normal daily activities within the next few days.
How do I prevent an infection following a miscarriage especially if I had a D&C done?
- Avoid wearing a tampon, instead wear a sanitary pad
- Avoid sexual intercourse at least 2 weeks following your miscarriage.
- Do not douche
- Take showers instead of hot baths
How do I cope emotionally after my miscarriage?
Recovering emotionally from a miscarriage may take even longer than recovering physically. Different women may react and cope differently after a miscarriage. You may feel anger, confused, have difficulty sleeping or concentrating. There may be even marital disharmony between a couple as each may react differently too. A man may grief differently from a woman.
Here are several ways to may help you cope after a miscarriage:
- Talk and letting out your emotions with those you are close to may help you
- Take time to heal and grief
- Join a support group which be even online to learn how other women and couples deal with their loss
- Discuss with your partner, seek support and accept that he may deal or react to the miscarriage differently.
- Read up a book on how others have cope and gone through the same things that you are now
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