Pregnancy symptoms should subside within one week . Some women experience breast engorgement. Stimulation, such as hot water from a shower, should be avoided. Call the clinic if you have any distressing or uncomfortable feelings that do not pass. There is no charge for a counseling session following an abortion.
Uterine massage can help decrease cramping.
To perform uterine massage, use the heel of your hand and push inward firmly on your abdomen while rubbing in a downward motion, from your navel to your pubic hair line. The purpose of uterine massage is to stimulate your uterus to contract back to it's pre-pregnant size, thus causing bleeding and possibly clots, which your body needs to pass to stop the cramping. Call the clinic if your temperature goes above 100.5 degrees. Use maxi pads until your next period, and monitor how much you are bleeding. Take all of your prescribed medications as instructed.