When can I go back to work?

As there is a lot bleeding and pain for a few hours after taking misoprostol, women are advised not to work during that time. Most women return to work or school the day after the abortion. ¹⁵ It is important that the woman eat healthy food and drink plenty of water and juices and take care of herself.  A woman MUST listen to her body.  If she does a lot of physical lifting and heavy work, she might need more than one day away from work.  Every woman’s body is different.