Post-Abortion Self-Care

When to Contact Your Physician

Reach out to your doctor if you experience indications of severe complications, such as:

– Excessive bleeding leading to a need for pad changes more frequently than once per hour
– Blood clots exceeding the size of a lemon or persisting for 2 hours or more
– Persistent pregnancy symptoms lasting beyond 2 weeks
– Feelings of dizziness or lightheadedness
– Chest discomfort or difficulty breathing
– Pain or swelling in the leg
– Signs of infection such as fever, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, discharge resembling pus, or abdominal or back pain