This is normal and should cause no cause for alarm. However, if you are bleeding enough to soak a pad an hour it will be necessary to contact the office. If you begin using the Pill the Sunday after the abortion, you should expect your period in 4-6 weeks. If you are not on the Pill, you could get your period anytime between 3-7 weeks after your procedure. It may take two cycles before your period resumes normally.
Most women can return to their normal activities the day after the procedure.
However, it is important not to do any strenuous lifting over 20 pounds for approximately 10 days. You may experience some mild cramping and pass some blood clots periodically for a few days after your procedure. If you are a very active person you may experience heavier bleeding. Occationally there are a few people standing on the public sidewalk. Our clinics have privately owned parking lots and we also have court injunctions against anyone protesting on our personal property.