Can I rub my belly after an abortion?

Abortion is becoming more and more common nowadays. Abortion itself is harmful to the body, especially for those who have just undergone the operation. Not only do they suffer physical injuries, but they also have a heavy psychological burden. Even various adverse mental conditions will make women feel bad for a long time. In severe cases, they will have stomach pain and other phenomena. So, can you rub your belly after an abortion? Let’s take a look at this issue together!

1. It is generally recommended to rest in bed for 2 to 3 days after the abortion, and then you can get out of bed and move around, gradually increasing 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. After an abortion, 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.

2. Traditional Chinese medicine has the saying that "clockwise massage is purgative, and counterclockwise massage is tonifying." Therefore, massaging in a clockwise direction along the peristalsis of the intestines can relieve constipation. It should be noted that it is not advisable to do it immediately after a meal, but it can be done half an hour after a meal. People who have just undergone surgery, women who are menstruating, pregnant women, and those who experience sudden severe abdominal pain should not massage their abdomen themselves.

3. During medical abortion, retrograde infection is prone to occur due to new trauma to the uterus and vaginal bleeding, so bathing in a tub is prohibited before the abortion is completed. Pay attention to local hygiene. It is better to take a shower instead of a bath in a tub to prevent sewage from entering the vagina and causing infection. Usually a small amount of antibiotics can be given to prevent infection. No sexual intercourse for one month.

4. The patient's diet should have higher calories, especially providing proteins with higher physiological value, multiple vitamins and inorganic salts, especially iron and sufficient water. You should eat more nutritious foods that are easy to digest and absorb. You can choose fresh fish, chicken, eggs, liver, animal blood, lean meat, soy products and milk, fresh vegetables and fruits. The staple food should first be liquid or semi-liquid food, such as milk, rice porridge, and noodles; then add rice, steamed buns, dumplings, etc.

The above introduces some questions about whether you can rub your belly after an abortion. We know that it takes some time for the body to recover after an abortion. It is best not to do heavy physical work during this period. In addition, you must pay attention to keeping your abdomen warm and never catch a cold. You must also regulate your body to prevent future infertility due to accidental abortion surgery.