What to do after a miscarriage? (Treatment After Miscarriage) Let's talk about this

A miscarriage is a very painful and sad experience for a woman and her partner to face. It is difficult to put into words the sadness and regret that comes with a journey that began with great hope and is interrupted. At this time, you need a lot of comfort and care, both physically and mentally. So, today we will talk about what happens to your body after a miscarriage, what treatments you should receive, and how to recover physically and mentally after this difficult time.

What treatments are given during and after a miscarriage?

If there are any risk signs that a miscarriage is about to occur, the doctor will first try to prevent it. But in most cases, there are very limited things that can be done to stop a miscarriage once it has started.

The two main goals of treatment after a miscarriage are to prevent excessive bleeding and to prevent infections .

Usually, during a miscarriage, there is vaginal bleeding and increased abdominal pain. In most cases, all of the tissue from the pregnancy will be expelled from your body on its own. The earlier you are in your pregnancy, the more likely it is that all of this will be expelled from your body on its own.

However, sometimes not all of the tissue from the womb comes out. We call this an "incomplete miscarriage." In this case, you will need treatment to stop the bleeding and prevent infection.

Treatment for incomplete abortion

• D&C (Dilation and Curettage): This is the most common treatment. This involves putting you to sleep, slightly dilating your cervix, and scraping the inside of your uterus (endometrium) with a special instrument to remove any remaining tissue. Sometimes, the tissue is also removed using a vacuum (suction) along with the scraping.
• Medication: Another option is to take a medication like Misoprostol . This medication works by causing the uterus to contract and help the remaining tissue to pass out of the body. You can talk to your doctor about which of these methods is best for you.

After treatment, your doctor may give you antibiotics or other medications to control bleeding.

If you have these symptoms after a miscarriage, see a doctor immediately.

• If you have a fever or feel chills: It's rare to develop an infection after an abortion (septic abortion). But a fever can be a sign of an infection. If this happens, your doctor will check to see if there's any tissue left in the uterus and give you antibiotics to prevent a more serious condition.
• If you are bleeding heavily: If you are bleeding more than one super sanitary pad per hour for two hours, it is not normal. See a doctor immediately or go to the emergency room (ETU) of a hospital.

Are there any tests that need to be done after an abortion?

In most cases, after one miscarriage, the next pregnancy is much more likely to be healthy. However , if you have had two or more miscarriages in a row (recurrent miscarriages) , your doctor may suggest some tests to check for any underlying problems that need to be treated before trying again.

How long does it take to recover physically?

It usually doesn't take long to physically recover after a miscarriage. You may feel better within a few hours, or it may take a few weeks.

Doctors recommend avoiding sexual intercourse and not inserting anything into the vagina, such as tampons, for at least two weeks . This is very important to reduce the risk of infection. Your monthly period will start again in 4 to 6 weeks.

Let's also talk about mental health.

This is probably the hardest part of this journey. It's very normal to feel sad after a pregnancy loss, to grieve for the loss of a child. Many parents feel that sadness. So give yourself time to grieve, to let those feelings out. It's very normal.

It's a great strength to have someone you trust to talk to about your experience and your feelings. It could be your partner, a friend, or a family member. Sometimes, even those who want to help you may not know how to comfort you. If possible, kindly tell them that you need their support and what they can do.

This experience can put a lot of strain on your relationship with your partner. Talk to each other. Support each other. This is something you both have to deal with together.