Patient's question:
I am currently about 5 weeks pregnant. If I have an abortion, how many days of post-abortion rest (known as a "small confinement") do I need? I'm not sure if this "small confinement" is important. Our job involves working night shifts, so how many days of rest would I need after a 5-week abortion?Doctor's answer:
5 weeks mark the early stage of pregnancy. After an abortion, it is generally recommended to rest for one week. Bathtub baths are prohibited within two weeks, and sexual activity is restricted for one month to avoid infection. Working night shifts depends on the nature of the job and should not be too exhausting. Enhance nutrition and maintain a regular lifestyle. After ten days, an ultrasound examination should be conducted to confirm an intrauterine pregnancy, followed by oral medication for abortion. Typically, the uterine tissue is expelled from the body within 2 to 3 hours after taking the oral abortion medication.