What should abstain after miscarriage to recover soon?

The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Pham Thi Tuyet Mai - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

Miscarriage not only affects the health of the mother, but also damages the mental health of the mother. The older the gestational age, the more severe the effect. So what should abstain after a miscarriage to recover soon?

When it comes to natural miscarriage, all abstinence now is similar to that of pregnant women after giving birth:
Cold abstinence: Abstinence from cold showers, abstaining from drinking cold water, eating cold foods, etc. Your body is infected with cold, which reduces resistance. Abstain from vigorous exercise: Carrying water, washing clothes by hand... Although after a few days of miscarriage, women should gently exercise again for blood circulation, helping the body to relax, thereby releasing Relaxing mood helps to eat and sleep better. However, you should not exercise too much because it will affect your health, the muscles in your abdomen have not yet contracted to normal levels.

Abstinence from sex: It is necessary to abstain from sexual activity for a certain period of time (depending on the body and mood of each person and the gestational age at the time of miscarriage, it is usually necessary to abstain for at least a few weeks after having sex). bleeding and fluid number of functional tests when planning to have a baby. Because at this time, a woman's uterus and vagina will basically recover and return to their original healthy state. ectopic, it is necessary to consult a doctor before trying to conceive again, because the reasonable time for women to become pregnant again in this case is usually longer, possibly from 4 to 6 months. eat cold (cold), have allergy-prone properties or fishy-smelling foods such as: crabs, snails, squid, oysters, fish, mussels... Foods containing hot spicy spices or stimulantsLikes (alcohol, beer, tobacco, coffee...) should also be absolutely avoided because these substances are easy to cause damage deep inside such as: Swelling, causing pain in the uterus.

After a miscarriage, you should keep your body in a state of rest, convalescence, pay attention to health promotion, should not torment yourself, but consider this as something that happened unintentionally. You should share negative emotions with your husband, friends or family members to help you feel happier and more relaxed. There are a lot of women who worry about the problem of miscarriage in the future, but you should not worry too much about this, the survey results show that up to 85% of mothers will have a successful pregnancy. back after having a miscarriage.
Pay attention to daily personal hygiene: At least 2 times a day, warm water should be mixed with a specialized feminine hygiene solution to clean the private area, this helps women fight infections and Effectively eliminates vaginal odor.
Use a hot pack (or a water bottle filled with hot water) to apply to the abdomen, back, and groin area. Doing this works to prevent back pain, knee fatigue, and helps your body recover quickly.

Women's diet after a natural miscarriage should ensure adequate nutrients, help women recover quickly, eat cooked food, eat and drink safely.
Should eat more vegetables and fruits to increase the body's resistance. Please choose meats such as: Beef, pork, goat meat... to enhance iron supplementation for the body. Vegetables such as: Pumpkin, broccoli, spinach, grapes, bananas, legumes, cereals... are also foods rich in iron. Note, do not forget to add vitamin C to enhance absorption of this nutrient.

After a miscarriage, if you have unusual symptoms, you should be examined and consulted with a specialist.