Get University of Michigan D&C after Miscarriage Discharge Instructions 2004

Women s Hospital Birth Center 1500 E. Medical Center Drive Ann Arbor Michigan 48109-0256 734-764-8134 D C after Miscarriage Discharge Instructions A D C dilitation and curettage is a procedure that involves suctioning the uterine cavity to remove tissue. It is often done to treat an incomplete miscarriage. Following a D C you may have bleeding from the uterus for a few days cramping and some back or pelvic pain* This is considered normal after a D C. Instructions 1. Do not douche use tampons or have sexual intercourse for 2 weeks or until your caregiver tells you that it is okay. 2. You may go back to work or resume normal activities in 2 to 4 days. 3. You may begin eating or drinking as soon as you feel up to it. 4. It is normal to have painful feelings of loss and grief after a miscarriage. You may cry or feel very sad* Talking with friends family or a counselor about your feelings is often helpful* Don t blame yourself for the miscarriage. Please call your doctor or midwife at 734 or Triage at 734 764-8134 if you notice any of the following Severe pain that is unrelieved by medication* A temperature greater than 100. 4 F 38 C. Heavy vaginal bleeding saturating 1 or 2 maxipads in 1 hour that gets worse instead of better. A vaginal discharge that smells unpleasant. Signs of infection such as headache muscle aches dizziness or general ill feeling. Your caregiver may prescribe medications to help with discomforts cramping or bleeding and prevention of infection* Medications you should take Keep or schedule appointment with your care provider on date 7/27/97 rev* 4/15/04. It is often done to treat an incomplete miscarriage. Following a D C you may have bleeding from the uterus for a few days cramping and some back or pelvic pain* This is considered normal after a D C. Instructions 1. Do not douche use tampons or have sexual intercourse for 2 weeks or until your caregiver tells you that it is okay. Instructions 1. Do not douche use tampons or have sexual intercourse for 2 weeks or until your caregiver tells you that it is okay. 2. You may go back to work or resume normal activities in 2 to 4 days. 3. You may begin eating or drinking as soon as you feel up to it. 2. You may go back to work or resume normal activities in 2 to 4 days. 3. You may begin eating or drinking as soon as you feel up to it. 4. It is normal to have painful feelings of loss and grief after a miscarriage. You may cry or feel very sad* Talking with friends family or a counselor about your feelings is often helpful* Don t blame yourself for the miscarriage. 4. It is normal to have painful feelings of loss and grief after a miscarriage. You may cry or feel very sad* Talking with friends family or a counselor about your feelings is often helpful* Don t blame yourself for the miscarriage. Please call your doctor or midwife at 734 or Triage at 734 764-8134 if you notice any of the following Severe pain that is unrelieved by medication* A temperature greater than 100. Please call your doctor or midwife at 734 or Triage at 734 764-8134 if you notice any of the following Severe pain that is unrelieved by medication* A temperature greater than 100. 4 F 38 C. Heavy vaginal bleeding saturating 1 or 2 maxipads in 1 hour that gets worse instead of better. .