Top Post Abortion Care Tips for a Safe Recovery

Avoid cold water; drink warm water for 1–2 weeks. 

Monitor your bleeding. If you’re still bleeding or spotting 2 weeks after an abortion, seek medical attention urgently

Avoid sexual intercourse including fingering or head 1-2 weeks after an abortion to avoid infection

If you notice fever, abdominal pain or foul smelling discharge, seek urgent medical attention 

Get an ultrasound 2 weeks post-abortion to check for retained particles 

Consider long-term contraception if you don’t want to get pregnant anytime soon.