Home care after abortion

Artificial abortion is a remedial measure to terminate pregnancy after contraceptive failure. It is a surgery to remove the embryonic tissue in the uterine cavity by vacuum extraction or curettage, which will cause varying degrees of damage to the endometrium. So, what are the nursing precautions after artificial abortion?

1. Stay in hospital for short-term observation

Women should not leave the hospital immediately after an abortion. In order to be responsible for themselves, they should stay in the hospital for a short observation of about two hours, paying attention to whether the vaginal bleeding is normal and whether symptoms such as abdominal pain occur.

2. Take more rest

It is not advisable to return to work or engage in strenuous exercise immediately after an abortion. You should ensure adequate rest within at least two weeks, prevent your body from catching cold, and eat more nutritious foods that replenish blood and qi.

3. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva

After an artificial abortion, special attention should be paid to the hygiene and cleaning of the vulva. Wash it with warm water once or twice a day and change the menstrual pad frequently. If the vaginal bleeding has not stopped within two weeks, do not take a sitz bath and refrain from sexual intercourse within one month to prevent the risk of genital infection.

4. Be careful not to get pregnant again in the short term

After an artificial abortion, sufficient time should be provided for the wound to repair. As long as sexual life is resumed, contraceptive measures should be taken. It is best not to get pregnant within one year after the operation. If short-term conception is particularly necessary, women should wait six months after the operation before conceiving.