How long does it take for the belly to shrink after induced abortion?

During pregnancy, a woman's abdomen will become larger. Once an abortion is performed, the abdomen will not recover immediately. There will be a recovery process, and the time it takes is something that many people are concerned about. So, how long does it take for the abdomen to recover after induced abortion?

The induced abortion operation is the same as normal delivery. It needs to go through the whole process of uterine contraction, cervical dilation, and fetal delivery. Therefore, the induced abortion operation usually takes about one month to six weeks, and the internal organs of the whole body have recovered or are close to the state of not being pregnant. If the abortion is performed for a smaller pregnancy, the abdominal pain will take a month to disappear, while if the abortion is performed for a larger pregnancy, the abdominal pain will take about six weeks to disappear.

Common problems after induction of labor

1. After induced abortion, pay attention to any signs such as vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, fever, chills, etc. If vaginal bleeding lasts for more than 1 week, seek medical attention immediately.

2. Improving nutrition and getting enough rest are essential. For a woman who has undergone induced abortion, it is equivalent to giving birth to a child. Don't participate in physical activity too early, otherwise, it is easy to fall into the problem of "uterine prolapse". You should rest for at least ten days. At the same time, you should pay attention to avoid cold and fever to promote the body to recover as soon as possible. It is generally recommended to wash your hair with warm water 2 weeks after the abortion surgery.

3. Take measures to stop breastfeeding immediately. After a miscarriage or induced labor, due to the adjustment of hormones in the body, the brain will temporarily secrete a lactogen to stimulate the body to produce milk. Therefore, after abortion, you should immediately take measures to stop milk production. You can take vitamin B26 orally, 200 mg each time, 3 times a day, for 3 consecutive days, or drink it as a soup made from fried malt. For women who secrete too much milk, they can go to the hospital for a milk-reducing injection or use Chinese herbal medicine to reduce milk secretion.

4. Keep the vulva clean and hygienic after induced abortion to prevent infection.

5. It is not suitable to have sexual intercourse or take a sitz bath within one month after induced abortion to prevent the growth of bacteria and infection, which will be detrimental to the woman's physical recovery.

6. Pay attention to contraceptive measures when resuming sexual intercourse. Because women's uterus and ovaries will resume ovulation about 30 days after abortion, women should take effective contraceptive measures once they resume their sexual life to prevent pregnancy again.

What should you pay attention to in terms of diet after induced abortion?

1. Eating more foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin B21, and vitamin B22, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, is beneficial to women's physical recovery. In addition, it is necessary to ensure adequate iron supplementation to prevent the occurrence of anemia after abortion.

2. Protein is the main component of antigen. If the intake is insufficient, the body's resistance will be reduced. Therefore, women should take in a certain amount of protein after abortion. In addition, they can also eat more chicken breast, lean pork, eggs, dairy products, beans, and bean products.

3. Appropriately limit body fat and develop a good diet. For example, do not eat spicy foods such as chili peppers, wine, vinegar, pepper, ginger, etc. These spicy foods will stimulate organ hematoma. Also avoid eating cold foods such as crabs, snails, and clams, otherwise it will be detrimental to women's physical recovery and affect women's daily affairs and life.