Soon after a miscarriage a woman is bound to experience a lot of physical and emotional trauma, besides certain hormonal changes. They are seen in the form of

1. Crying for the slightest of reasons

2. Tendency towards depression

3. A prevailing sense of bewilderment, uncertainty and confusion

4. Sleeping disorder accompanied by disquieting dreams

5. Eating disorder

6. Ensuing fatigue 

Not all women experience the same symptoms. Reactions to a miscarriage vary widely.  

To manage these symptoms effectively, the woman who has just had a miscarriage should be treated gently and looked after with great care.  The woman too must give utmost priority for her health and look after herself in a manner to become normal and healthier once more. 

Generally the progesterone levels may have decreased, due to which some of these symptoms surface. The progesterone levels have to be checked by a doctor promptly in order to get the right medication and treatment, in the case of deficiency.   

There are some precautions that need to be taken after a miscarriage in order to manage the problem in its entirety. 

1. After a miscarriage, the body needs sufficient time to get back to normal. The time taken to heal depends on how early the miscarriage has happened. A woman who has had a miscarriage in the first trimester will heal faster than a woman who has had a miscarriage in the second trimester

2. Adequate care should be taken to ensure that conception does not occur until at least one menstrual cycle is completed

3. Though the menstrual cycle may begin four weeks after the miscarriage, ovulation begins a fortnight earlier than this. That is why it is important to take precautions

4. Contraceptive pills must be started soon after miscarriage and taken continuously at least for two weeks for effective birth control. 

5. Soon after a miscarriage, it is advisable to visit the doctor to know how you can get back to normal and when to plan for the next child

6. Running a temperature could mean the beginning of an infection that at times may lead to infertility. Any abnormal temperature should be reported to the physician for further medical attention

7. Hemorrhaging is a common side effect of miscarriage. Bleeding is usually heavy and will cease within a week. If it does not, it is important that you consult the physician as soon as possible; sexual intercourse should be avoided during this period in order to keep infection at bay

8. Persistent pain in the abdominal area or any kind of foul smelling discharge needs the immediate attention of the doctor

It is important to plan the next pregnancy only after all symptoms have disappeared completely. A woman may assume that to conceive after an initial miscarriage would be fraught with complications. This is a myth. Most women are known to conceive and give birth to healthy children after the initial miscarriage. 

Miscarriage brings a lot of physical and emotional trauma for a woman. She has to be well cared for and nursed back to good health. The woman too must prioritize her health concerns to become healthy. There are several precautions to be taken after a miscarriage. The doctor must be informed if there is heavy bleeding that does not stop even after a week, foul discharge, abnormal temperature and severe abdominal pain. The woman’s progesterone levels must also be checked and medically treated if found deficient.