How can we solve unwanted pregnancy?

How can we solve unwanted pregnancy?

People who are pregnant have 3 options:

1. Parenting — giving birth and raising the child.
2. Abortion — taking medication or having a medical procedure that ends the pregnancy.
3. Adoption — giving birth and placing your child with another person or family permanently.

What helps you heal faster after an abortion?

Rest and Recovery

1. Despite how well you may feel, do not exercise strenuously for the first week.
2. Increased activity (such as returning to work) may cause more cramping and bleeding.
3. Breast tenderness and swelling may last up to 2 weeks.
4. Avoid stimulation of the nipples to reduce breast discharge.

Can I still feel pregnant after an abortion?

Pregnancy hormones can linger in your body for a few weeks after the procedure. This will delay ovulation and menstruation. Symptoms of pregnancy following an abortion will be similar to symptoms of any pregnancy.

Do you need time off work after an abortion?

Most women will recover quickly, but we would recommend you delay returning to work until after the abortion is complete as you may have cramping and heavy bleeding. This is usually within 1-2 days after taking the second set of tablets, but occasionally can take up to 2 weeks.

What happens to your stomach after an abortion?

After having an abortion, you’ll probably have some period-type pains, stomach cramps and vaginal bleeding. This should start to gradually improve after a few days, but can last for 1 to 2 weeks. This is normal and is usually nothing to worry about. The bleeding is usually similar to normal period bleeding.

Can you take sick leave for abortion?

If you have a miscarriage, you will not be entitled to maternity leave, paternity leave or shared parental leave. You can take sick leave for as long as your GP signs you off sick. Sick leave for a miscarriage may be protected in the same way as sick leave for a pregnancy-related illness.

What happens when you have a miscarriage and don’t go to the hospital?

If you miscarry at home or somewhere else that’s not a hospital, you are very likely to pass the remains of your pregnancy into the toilet. (This can happen in hospital too.) You may look at what has come away and see a pregnancy sac and/or the fetus – or something you think might be the fetus.

Should I go to work if I am having a miscarriage?

While you are waiting for a miscarriage to finish, it’s best to rest at home – but you can go to work if you feel up to it. You can use paracetamol for any pain. If you are bleeding, use sanitary pads rather than tampons.

What is Miscarriage leave?

The law states, “In case of miscarriage, a woman shall, on production of such proof as may be prescribed, be entitled to leave with wages at the rate of maternity benefit for a period of six weeks immediately following the day of her miscarriage.”

How do I know if my miscarriage is complete?

If the pain and bleeding have lessened or stopped completely during this time, this usually means the miscarriage has finished. You should be advised to take a home pregnancy test after 3 weeks. If the test shows you’re still pregnant, you may need to have further tests.