How long is the best rest period after induction of labor?

Many friends cannot tell the difference between abortion and induced labor. The so-called abortion generally refers to the period when the fetus is less than 3 months old. That is to say, if the fetus leaves at this stage, the harm to the mother is relatively small. Induced labor generally refers to an abortion operation performed after the fetus is 3 months old. Because the fetus is already larger at this time, the harm to the mother caused by induced labor is relatively large. Therefore, if it is induced labor, you must pay attention to rest. You can refer to the introduction on this website for the specific time to rest after induced abortion.

Late pregnancy induced abortion is a measure taken in the late stages of pregnancy to induce uterine contractions and end labor because the mother has some complications or the fetus has problems. There are many methods for inducing labor in late pregnancy, such as artificial rupture of membranes, oxytocin drip, prostaglandin induction of labor, etc. However, it must be emphasized that it must be performed in a regular hospital by professional doctors, otherwise it will threaten the safety of mother and child.

Rest for at least 2 weeks, pay attention to rest, and improve nutrition. Gradually increase the activity time. Do not engage in heavy physical labor or work in cold water within half a month after the abortion to avoid catching cold. Pay attention to increasing nutrition, enhancing the body's resistance to disease, and promoting early repair of damaged organs. You should eat more protein-rich foods such as fish, meat, eggs, and bean products, as well as fresh vegetables rich in vitamins to speed up your body's recovery.

Precautions after induction of labor

1. After successful induced labor, you will be hospitalized for 3 to 5 days. If everything is normal, you can be discharged. Pay attention to rest after discharge.

2. Pay attention to the contraction of the uterus, the amount of bleeding, whether there is a fever, etc.

3. Depending on the course of induced labor, use uterine contraction drugs and antibiotics as appropriate to promote uterine involution, reduce bleeding and prevent infection.

4. If excessive bleeding or infection is found, active treatment should be sought.

5. Pay attention to the hygiene of the vulva within one month after induced abortion and refrain from sexual intercourse.

6. After resting for one month, you can resume work if no abnormality is found.

7. Check again after 1 month and choose a new contraceptive method.

Regarding the question of how long to rest after induced labor, the best advice is actually that the patient can rest for a month, because from the perspective of Chinese medicine, this should be called "small confinement month", and the mother needs special physical rest just like the mother. If the mother who has undergone induced labor does not rest well, she may easily develop some confinement diseases, which will have a great impact on her future life.