What do I expect physically in the first month after m/c?

Question

I md'd naturally (10.5wks) and at home just over two weeks ago but still have some residual pg feelings: sensitive breasts, shooting pain down toward the nipple at times, frequency of urination, cramps, glazed eyes etc. I also had one day of pink spotting too about a week after. It seems the symptoms settled down for a bit and then flared up again. How long does it take those symptoms and the hcg to get back to pre-pg?

oops..I mean: I mc'd naturally (not md'd)..

Answer 1

your health after miscarriage

HCG Levels
Most women can expect their levels to return to a non-pregnant range about 4 - 6 weeks after a pregnancy loss has occurred. This can differentiate by how the loss occurred (spontaneous miscarriage, D&C procedure, abortion, natural delivery), and how high the levels were at the time of the loss.
Health care providers usually will continue to test HCG levels after a pregnancy loss to ensure they return back to 5.0.

tiredness
It is normal to feel emotionally and physically drained following a miscarriage. If possible take a few days off work, and if you can't, make sure you get to bed early, plan rests where possible and postpone anything that isn't urgent.
Make yourself your first priority.

bleeding
If your miscarriage is complete, you can expect your bleeding to taper off rapidly, i.e. over the next week it should get lighter and lighter and stop. All bleeding and spotting should have stopped by seven days. If it persists or is heavier than a normal period, this indicates something is wrong, see your doctor. While you are still bleeding it is important that you shower, not bath, and that you do not swim in public pools because of the risk of contracting an infection.

pain
When the miscarriage is complete, or after a D&C all pain should cease. Again, see your doctor if you have continuing pain.

temperature
Temperature indicates infection which can result in infertility. If you have one see your doctor urgently. You will be treated with antibiotics and possibly a D&C (or repeat D&C).

discharge
If you are having an offensive discharge this could also indicate infection so get checked out.

lactation
This is normal if the pregnancy has lasted longer than 12 weeks and will stop by itself.

menstrual cycle
Ovulation can occur 14 days after a miscarriage with the next period 28 days after the miscarriage, but there is great personal variation. It may take a few cycles before your regular pattern is re-established. This means that you can become pregnant 14 days after a miscarriage if you resume a normal cycle immediately, but there is a great personal variation. It can take up to 6 or 7 weeks for your next period to come if you had "natural" miscarriage (i.e. no D&C or tablets).

sex
Sexual intercourse should be avoided until bleeding has stopped to prevent the risk of infection. Even though your cervix will be closed again, sperm can travel up through it and introduce infection into the uterus, which is still healing.

contraception
If you do not wish to become pregnant immediately, you should start using contraception straight after the miscarriage. Note: The pill should be commenced at the time of the miscarriage. You will not be safe until you have taken the tablets for 14 days.

the physical symptoms of grief
Many women find they experience physical symptoms of grief as well as the emotional aspects. These vary greatly from person to person, and include:
disturbed sleep and eating patterns
unexplainable tiredness
unexpected tears
disturbing dreams and mental confusion

Be gentle and patient with yourself during this time and take comfort in knowing that these symptoms are normal.

so sorry for your loss, i know what you are feeling i too miscarried last year

Answer 2

You aren't the primary or the final unmarried mother. Maybe you particularly didn't realize him earlier than you married him however that doesn't topic anymore. You have a little one at the approach that demands you. I realize you're irritated and heartbroken however considering on what went mistaken isn't going to support you. You ought to dossier for divorce in order that while the little one is born he can begin paying little one help. You ought to be robust to your little one as there will also be penalties on your being pregnant given that of the pressure you're going by way of. I advocate you progress in with loved ones till the divorce is last and the pass judgement on determines who gets the apartment and so forth. In the imply time you ought to search employment to help your little one and your self. Sign up for medicaid, WIC, and anything help you'll get till you're up for your toes once more. You have a little one at the approach and also you ought to be robust to your child. You are all of your little one has. Learn from this crisis and transfer on.

Answer 3

it is really important you keep in contact with yout ob/gyn. since you did all the right things so far keep it up! everyone is different and for me it took over a month! i am so sorry for your loss, that part is hard to get over mentally! physically if your hormones settle down you should be ok! they have a test for this and its way cool to make certain you become "normal" again. in my day we had no test and believe you me I bet my husband wished there was one. crazy moments due to sorrow, to hormones, to disapointment. until the levels get back to normal you cannot feel your perky unpreg. self! best of luck!

Answer 4

Is it possible you were carrying twins and are still carrying one? I've heard of that. I don't want to get your hopes up. Also, think about how long it takes you to recover from childbirth. I would definintely follow up with your Ob/gyn.

Answer 5

after i miscarried at 3 months, i expierienced cramping...alot of bleeding....depression.....take some time off work.

Answer 6

could be something is still in there, placenta bits, so your body doesn't think you're done. See your OBGYN