How To Heal Your Body After A Miscarriage?

Miscarriage can cause profound and long-lasting changes in a woman’s body, mind, and soul. Because this experience affects her, it often affects each of her relationships: with the baby, her partner, family and close friends, and herself.

After a miscarriage, it may take time to return to full health. When a woman recovers physically, she may find that she is worried about the risk of future miscarriages and her ability to have a successful pregnancy.

What is a miscarriage?

Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of pregnancy before the twentieth week. Various factors can cause miscarriage, many of which are not under the control of the pregnant mother.

Miscarriage is one of the most common occurrences during pregnancy and occurs in a quarter of pregnancies. There are different types of miscarriage; Familiarity with the types, symptoms, causes, and risks of it helps to understand this complication better and causes the necessary measures to be taken in time for its treatment.

Symptoms

Miscarriage can occur suddenly or within a few weeks. Symptoms usually include vaginal bleeding and lower abdominal pain. It is important to see a doctor if a woman has symptoms of miscarriage. Signs and symptoms may include:

• Pain or cramping in the abdomen or lower back
• Vaginal spotting or bleeding
• Fluid or tissue passing from the vagina

What to expect after a miscarriage?

Recovery from a miscarriage may take weeks or a month, or more. Some women may need more time to recover.

Effects on physical health

After a pregnancy loss, the woman may feel more discomfort and bleeding than usual. This bleeding will be similar to menstrual bleeding and may take a week or more as the fetus separates from the uterine wall. The duration of bleeding depends on the type of it. If it lasts more than two weeks, a woman should consult her doctor. Other symptoms include:

• Depending on the menstrual cycle, the normal period resumes 3 to 6 weeks after the pregnancy loss.
• Severe abdominal pain that may last up to 2 days after the This pain is similar to the pain you experience during menstruation and can be transmitted to the lower back.
• Breasts may feel different. They may swell or leak milk (if your pregnancy lasted more than 12 weeks). A supportive bra or ice pack can help relieve some of the discomforts when this happens.
• The hormone HCG, which is secreted during pregnancy, can remain in the bloodstream for one or two months after a miscarriage and only reaches zero after complete separation of the placental tissue.
• If the doctor has performed D&C surgery, the woman may become infected. Dilation and curettage (D&C) are performed to remove fetal tissue left in the uterus and prevent the spread of vaginal infection in the uterus. pelvic pain and vaginal discharge may occur if the remnants are not removed.
• The uterus returns to its normal size, and the cervix closes two weeks after the pregnancy loss. Massage of the uterus helps the uterus return to its normal size. In some cases, if the contents of the uterus are not emptied, an incomplete miscarriage can occur, which can cause severe pain and bleeding.

Effects on emotional health

Pregnancy loss affects the mother in a variety of ways. Psychological and emotional complications after it are more common than physical complications and can be very mild or lead to more complex problems such as depression. After a miscarriage, many women experience depression. This causes long-term sadness, loss of interest in daily activities, and loss of appetite. People with this condition should talk to a trained person about their concerns and ask them questions. The psychological effects of Pregnancy loss are just as important as the physical effects.

Take care after a miscarriage

Losing a pregnancy can hurt women emotionally and physically. But post-miscarriage care can help women regain their physical and mental health sooner.

Physical recovery

Up to 2 weeks after the Miscarriage, the person will experience cramps, pain, and bleeding. Paying attention to tips can speed up physical recovery.

Take rest

In this situation, women need time to recover because they have gone through traumatic experiences. So as much as they can, they should give themselves enough time to rest.

Take medication

After a pregnancy loss, women will experience some degree of pain. Painkillers can be taken, but the woman should consult her doctor before taking them. If the pain does not go away and only increases, she must see a doctor.

Try hot or cold Compress

Abdominal cramps and headaches are very common during abortions. If a woman feels cramped, she can apply a warm compress on her abdomen and back and a cold compress on her head for a headache.

Monitor temperature

In the first five days, the body temperature should be checked. If it goes above 99.7 degrees, Fahrenheit should see a doctor because fever is a sign of infection in the body.

Maintain proper hygiene

There is bleeding after the miscarriage. In this case, use a sanitary napkin instead of a tampon because tampons increase the risk of infection. Also, take a shower or bath twice a day.

Adopt a healthy diet

Eat foods rich in protein, carbohydrates, fiber, fat, and essential vitamins and minerals. The body needs to recover and refuel after a miscarriage. Include eggs, cheese, red meat, chicken, coconut oil, butter, and whole fruits and vegetables in the diet. Because calcium levels also drop during pregnancy, it is important to include calcium-rich foods such as milk, dried fruits, soy, and vegetables in the diet.

Best foods to eat after miscarriage

Pregnancy loss can cause severe bleeding and dizziness. It can also cause weakness. Food that can be good for health during this period includes:

• Iron-rich foods
• Calcium-rich foods
• Feel-good foods
• Fruits and vegetables

Foods To Avoid After Miscarriage

A healthy diet does not just mean eating nutritious food. It also means not consuming certain foods. Some foods that should avoid after a miscarriage are:

• Low-fiber starches
• Sweets
• Fatty milk and meats
• Junk food
• Soy products

Stay hydrated

At least eight glasses of water a day should be consumed in this case. Also, eat fruit juice, light tea, and hot broth.

Avoid sex for a couple of weeks

Do not have sex for the first two weeks after a miscarriage because your body is recovering. Wait for the bleeding to stop and the cervix to close. It is important to talk to your doctor about when to have sex again or try another baby.

Go for regular checkups

After an abortion should see the doctor regularly to make sure there are no sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), bacterial infections, or problems that can prevent you from becoming pregnant again.

Consider getting a massage

Fertility massage can help increase blood circulation in the uterus and cervix and strengthen hormonal balance.

Emotional recovery

Losing a pregnancy can be difficult for a woman. Women who have had a miscarriage will usually experience a wide range of emotions: sadness, anger, depression, and resentment. If a woman wants to get pregnant again after losing a pregnancy, she must recover completely. Physical recovery alone will not help.

Take doctor’s help

A doctor is usually the first person who can help after pregnancy loss. The doctor will explain all the reasons (such as ovarian cysts, smoking, stress, etc.) that can lead to pregnancy loss. This helps the woman prepare for another pregnancy.

Don’t stress

After a miscarriage, the hormones will not be stable, and it will take some time for them to return to normal. Hormonal fluctuations make a person irritable and bad-tempered.

Communicate

Women in this situation should talk to relatives, friends, and family. Talk to your partner, do not forget that he also lost his child.

Exercise

Body movement triggers the release of endorphins and can help reduce stress.

Take medicines

In severe cases of depression, the doctor may suggest treatments such as antidepressants and psychotherapy, and in very rare cases, electroconvulsive therapy.

Emotions after miscarriage (The stages of grief)

Whenever a miscarriage occurs, the person is likely to experience a lot of emotions and reactions. Many people who suffer from any type of injury go through various stages in their emotional recovery. These stages are common, although the order in which the first three stages occur may be different, and the person may also experience different emotions.

Shock and denial

There may be numbness and disbelief, the feeling that “this could not have happened to me.” It is a mental mechanism designed to protect the psyche from loss and damage.

Anger and guilt

The woman may blame herself in this situation or blame others. She may feel resentment and jealousy towards those around her who are pregnant.

Depression and despair

The woman may feel more or less sad at all times, cry constantly, or be unable to eat or sleep. She may also not be interested in anything.

Acceptance

Eventually, the woman has to come to terms with the issue. This does not mean she has forgotten what happened, but she just accepted it and came to terms with it.

When to see a doctor?

Symptoms to be aware of include:

• Fever greater than 100.4 degrees F
• Pain that is worsening instead of decreasing
• Bleeding that is heavy and increasing instead of decreasing
• Foul-smelling vaginal discharge

The bottom line

Miscarriage is one of the most common complications of pregnancy. This complication is very sad for the mother, and it may take time to cope with it. After it, maintaining the mental and physical health of the mother is very important and should be considered. Therefore, healing the body after a miscarriage is very important.

Dr. Arjang Naim Performs the necessary care for her clients who have had pregnancy loss to achieve complete physical and mental health.

 

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