After an Abortion - Ideal Diet & After-Care Instructions
After a miscarriage or abortion, the
woman needs to be very cautious in her diet to recover back rapidly. Consuming
the right kinds of foods after an abortion may help speed up the process of
physical and mental recovery.
Ideal Diet
1. Iron and B vitamins
Add fish, eggs, tender chicken, tuna,
shellfish, beef, lamb, pork, meat, animal liver, soybean, dates, fresh fruits
and vegetables in your daily diet. Cooked dry beans and peas contain high
protein, iron and B vitamins.
2. Water
Excessive sweating is a common after
abortion. Therefore, have 8-12 glasses of clean water every day. This prevents
dehydration and stomach problems like constipation and vomiting.
3. Avoid spicy food
Avoid eating very spicy food. Include
eggs or chicken in two meals or 4-5 times a week.
4. Protein
Include protein rich food in your diet.
Protein increases the production and count of blood cells in the body. Almonds,
baked beans, peas, eggs, cold fish, bananas, carrots, avocado, cottage cheese,
oranges and green leafy vegetables are the rich sources of protein.
5. Low fat dairy Products
Low fat dairy food such as probiotic
yogurt or homemade natural curd supply calcium and maintains our body strength
after abortion. They also provide vitamins and proteins which are very
essential for fast recovery.
Precaution Tips
1. Sex
We recommend you not to have any kind of
sex for at least 2 weeks after an abortion to minimize the risk of
infections.
2. Breastfeeding
You don't need to discontinue
breastfeeding if you have had a surgical abortion.
3. Exercise & physical works
Do not exercise for 2 weeks
including stretches. Swimming, outdoor games, horse riding, going to the gym
and heavy physical work at home can all increase bleeding.
If you have young children, for the
first few days try not to carry them more than required – especially up
and downstairs.
4. Alcohol
Never drink alcohol for first 2-3 days
following your medical treatment and taking antibiotics. Consumption of alcohol
may increase the risk of heavy bleeding.
5. Leaking breasts
Do not squeeze, stimulate or press your
breasts and nipples for 2 weeks because this will increase the leakage. You can
wear soft supportive bras to help with discomfort and soreness.
Remember
1.
Always drink
boiled water in place of tape water.
2.
Avoid eating very
spicy food.
3.
Avoid cold foods
or Ice cream till absolute recovery.
4.
Apply a warm
compress on abdominal area daily for 1 week.
5.
Take warm bath at
least for 1 month.
6.
Keep consulting
your gynecologist for 5-6 weeks.
