Lying flat or lying on your side after miscarriage
Oct 20, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Introduction
In general, after a miscarriage, both lying flat and lying on one's side are acceptable. However, prolonged bed rest is not recommended. While adequate rest is necessary following a miscarriage, complete bed rest is not required. When resting in bed after a miscarriage, either supine or lateral position is fine. It is important to note that extended bed rest should be avoided, as lack of lower limb activity during prolonged bed rest may lead to muscle atrophy and calcium deficiency.
Generally speaking, lying flat or on one's side is acceptable after a miscarriage, but prolonged bed rest is not recommended. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Appropriate rest is necessary after a miscarriage, but this does not mean complete bed rest is required. While resting in bed, either lying flat or on one's side is fine. However, long-term bed rest is discouraged because it may lead to muscle atrophy and calcium deficiency in the lower limbs due to lack of movement, and can also increase psychological stress. Therefore, doctors usually recommend moderate physical activity. After a miscarriage, there is often some residual blood in the uterine cavity; light exercise can help expel these remnants through the force of gravity.
After a miscarriage, attention should be paid to vaginal bleeding and the amount of blood loss. In daily life, maintaining balanced nutrition and eating light, nourishing foods are recommended to promote recovery.
