After the Abortion Women feel tired and sometimes a bit sick for a few hours after they have had a general anaesthetic. It is best if you rest for the remainder of the day. By the next day you should be feeling well enough to go back to work or school.
Some women feel a bit depressed, and have topsy turvy emotions for a couple of weeks.
This is mainly because of the change in hormones from being pregnant to being non-pregnant. The change in hormones normally takes a few days. Post operative counselling is available if depression persists. Bleeding and cramping usually occur after an abortion. If this persists or is worse than the bleeding and pain you have with your normal period, please contact the clinic.