Can work during a natural miscarriage

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on May 24, 2025
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During the natural miscarriage period, it is not advisable to go to work. This is because the woman's body is relatively weak after a natural miscarriage and the immune system is compromised, so she should not go to work and needs to rest at home. A natural miscarriage can cause certain harm to a woman's body, and like normal childbirth, confinement is necessary for at least two weeks. During this period, it is important to rest, boost nutrition, and maintain personal hygiene. Once the body has fully recovered, which generally takes about two weeks, one can then return to work. It is also important to maintain hygiene in intimate areas. Sexual intercourse should be avoided for a month, and baths should be replaced with showers as the endometrial lining needs time to repair. Additionally, it is crucial to keep warm, avoid exposure to cold, and refrain from exertion.

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What are the symptoms of a natural miscarriage?

During a natural miscarriage, the most typical clinical symptoms include abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Based on the different symptoms of a natural miscarriage, women should undergo differential diagnosis. When a woman experiences abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, it may initially suggest a threatened miscarriage. If the abdominal pain worsens and vaginal bleeding increases, it could progress to an inevitable miscarriage. An inevitable miscarriage can further be classified into complete or incomplete miscarriage. In the case of a complete miscarriage, the abdominal pain generally subsides gradually, and the vaginal bleeding eventually stops. In contrast, during an incomplete miscarriage, the vaginal bleeding lasts longer, and the abdominal pain is prolonged. At this point, it is necessary to visit a hospital for an examination to check if there are any remnants in the uterine cavity and to receive further treatment.

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Will an empty sac naturally miscarry?

An empty sac does not necessarily lead to a natural miscarriage. Miscarriages are classified into incomplete miscarriage, complete miscarriage, and missed miscarriage. Some people might experience abdominal pain and bleeding after the cessation of development in an empty sac, leading to a miscarriage. Others may retain the dead embryo in the uterine cavity, which is unable to be expelled in a timely manner, manifesting as the disappearance of early pregnancy symptoms, vaginal bleeding, or no symptoms at all, often being discovered during an examination. If the embryo has ceased development for a relatively long period, waiting for a natural miscarriage is not recommended. If the embryo is not expelled for a long time, there may be risks such as the embryo becoming tightly connected to the uterine wall, making dilation and curettage difficult. Additionally, there may be risks of coagulation dysfunction and disseminated intravascular coagulation.

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How to clean the uterus after a natural miscarriage

Most patients with natural miscarriages do not need uterine cleaning, as these patients usually have short pregnancy durations and the embryo expels itself. At this time, it is necessary to visit a hospital for an ultrasound to check the condition of the uterine cavity. Most women generally have nothing remaining in their uterine cavity. If there are some small amounts of residual embryonic tissue, one can take some blood-activating and stasis-resolving medications, and then strengthen uterine contractions to expel such tissues. A week later, a hospital check-up can generally confirm that the uterine cavity is quite clean, hence, uterine cleaning is not needed for a natural miscarriage.

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What to eat after a natural miscarriage

After a natural miscarriage, it's important to pay attention to dietary adjustments, ensuring a balanced intake of both meat and vegetables, and reasonably incorporating nutrients. The diet should include more protein-rich foods, such as eggs, lean meats, dairy, and bean products, all of which can help replenish the body's energy. Additionally, it's important to consume foods rich in iron, since women may experience bleeding after a miscarriage, leading to iron loss. Therefore, eating more iron-containing foods, including eggs, animal organs, animal blood, and jujube, is advisable. Moreover, consuming more vitamin-rich foods to enhance the body's immune system is recommended. Eating fresh vegetables and fruit can strengthen the immune system, promote digestion and absorption, prevent constipation during pregnancy, and facilitate physical recovery.

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How long after a natural miscarriage can one have sexual intercourse?

After a natural miscarriage, it is generally advisable to abstain from sexual intercourse for at least one month. Following a natural miscarriage, there are wounds inside the uterine cavity that need to heal through a restoration process continuously repairing the endometrium. Engaging in sexual intercourse too soon can increase the risk of infection. One month after a miscarriage, with a doctor's guidance and upon confirming that the body has recovered well through examinations, sexual intercourse can be resumed. Within the first month, it is crucial to prohibit sexual activities, including sitz baths and swimming, to reduce the chances of infections. Post-surgery, there should also be appropriate advisement. Both partners must take this matter seriously to avoid impacting future health.