Do I need to stay in confinement after induced abortion?

After giving birth, a woman needs a certain amount of time to recuperate. In folk culture, this period of time is called confinement. During this period, it is best for women not to go out. They should wear more clothes at home to prevent catching cold. They should eat nutritious food and avoid cold food. In life, some women will go for induced labor, so do they need to stay in confinement after induced labor?

How to take care of the confinement after induced abortion

1. Induced abortion is very harmful to the female body, but if the patient is well taken care of after the operation and undergoes follow-up examinations as ordered by the doctor, it will not cause much impact on the body and will not affect future fertility. It is recommended to choose a local regular hospital for surgery instead of a small clinic.

2. Special attention should be paid to nutrition after induced abortion, and nutrition must be supplemented in time. You can supplement calcium and vitamin D every day. Foods high in calcium and vitamin D include milk, soy products, eggs, fish, shrimp, seafood, bone soup, etc. In addition, you can also eat more eggs, lean meat, etc.

3. Fresh fruits and vegetables should also be consumed appropriately, and attention should be paid to the proper combination of meat and vegetables. It is best to blanch fruits with hot water before eating. In addition, it is better to eat less other raw and cold foods, so as not to catch a cold in the stomach, which may cause stomach discomfort.

Things to note when you are in confinement after induced labor

1. After successful induced labor, you will be hospitalized for 3-5 days. If everything is normal, you can be discharged from the hospital. 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. If there is vaginal bleeding or fever after induced abortion, the cause should be identified and the residual tissue in the uterine cavity should be removed to stop the bleeding and avoid the presence of infection sources.

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

5. Sexual intercourse is prohibited within 1 month after induced abortion. At this time, you should pay more attention to the hygiene of the vulva, and the lower abdomen and genitals should be cleaned.

6. It is best to wait one year after induced abortion before getting pregnant again.