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Rest and relax on the day of your procedure. Return to your normal activities the day after your procedure. Stop any activity that triggers your pain. Avoid strenuous activity for the first week after your abortion. Avoid activities that can cause an infection for at least a week. Take your prescribed antibiotic to help prevent an infection. Care for the normal side effects of an abortion. Get medical treatment if you experience severe side effects. Attend a follow-up appointment 3-4 weeks after your procedure.
You'll likely go home after your procedure to continue your recovery at home. Take it easy for the rest of the day. Sit or lie down as much as possible, and relax so that your body can recover. Follow all of your doctor's advice so that you can feel better. If you have any questions, call your doctor's office to ask. You should be able to resume your normal life the day after you get your abortion. Just don't push yourself to do too much too fast. Take it easy and listen to your body. If your doctor recommends you rest longer, follow their advice. You'll likely have cramps and pain for a week or 2 after your abortion as your body adjusts back to its pre-pregnancy state. Some activities may make your pain worse. If this happens, stop the activity and rest until you feel better. For instance, you might start to feel pain while carrying your groceries. If this happens, stop and ask someone to help you. You might feel better right after your procedure, especially if you had your abortion early in your pregnancy. However, it's still important that you rest your body as you recover. Don't engage in exercise or any activity that strains your body for at least a week. This gives you time to heal and helps prevent discomfort. You may be able to do low-impact exercises or yoga. However, check with your doctor first. After your abortion, your cervix will take time to close. This means you're at a greater risk for infection in your cervix or fallopian tubes in the week following your abortion. To protect yourself, avoid products and activities that might lead to an infection. Here are some precautions you should take for at least 1 week: Don't have sex. Use pads instead of tampons. Avoid fragrances, bubble baths, bath salts, and bath bombs. Don't go swimming. Skip douching. Your doctor might prescribe an antibiotic to help you recover without developing an infection. Take your medication exactly as directed so that you don't risk an infection. Don't stop taking your medication even if you start to feel better. It's possible that you could develop an infection. Your side effects might cause you discomfort, but you'll start to feel better in a few weeks. Expect your side effects to peak after 3-5 days. Then, they'll start to improve. Here's what to watch for: Bleeding or spotting that lasts for 2-6 weeks (though you might not bleed at all) Bleeding that starts 3-5 days after your abortion Discharge that's brown or black Cramping that's slightly more painful than a period Tender, swollen breasts Fatigue While you likely don't need to worry, you might develop severe side effects if there's a complication. If there is a complication, you'll likely experience the effects within 1 week of the procedure. If this happens, you need quick treatment so you can get better. Call your doctor or visit an emergency room if you have the following symptoms: Fever over 101F (38C) Chills Heavy bleeding, such as soaking through 2 or more pads in an hour A blood clot the size of a lemon Severe pain or cramping that medication doesn't relieve Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that lasts longer than 24 hours Fainting or dizziness Foul smelling vaginal discharge Pregnancy symptoms 2 weeks after your abortion Depression Visit your doctor to get a check-up to make sure you're recovering properly. Usually, this will be a routine visit. If you have any questions about your recovery, ask them during your appointment. If you aren't currently taking birth control, it's a good idea to discuss your options during your follow-up appointment.