Talk to your GP if you feel you are not coping. Try to be open about your feelings and to communicate with your partner, family or friends. There is no right or wrong way to feel after a miscarriage. Feelings such as guilt, shock and anger are common. Sometimes, you may feel you are doing fine, but a sudden memory could trigger emotions. The amount of emotional pain you feel is unique to you, and you may find it changes from time to time. Emotions after a miscarriageĪ miscarriage can be devastating for you and for your partner. Your next period will usually be 4 to 6 weeks after a miscarriage. It is safe to use sanitary towels or pads.

Do not use tamponsĭo not use tampons or moon cups, as these could cause infection. It is very important to get medical help urgently if you think you may have an infection. Sepsis can cause organ damage and even death. It is caused by germs (usually bacteria) getting into your bloodstream. If your infection is not treated, sometimes serious complications like sepsis can occur. Infection can be treated with antibiotics.

Infection happens in about 2% of women who have had a miscarriage (2 in every 100 women). You should go to the hospital if you are feeling unwell or feverish in the days after your miscarriage Infection have flu-like symptoms like a sore throat, fever and muscle ache.feel feverish - a temperatures above 38☌ (100.4☏).They could also be signs of an infection, especially if you also: These symptoms could mean that some of the pregnancy tissue is still in your womb.

Bed rest after miscarriage