While you are waiting for a miscarriage to finish, it's best to rest at home — but you can go to work if you feel up to it. Do what feels right for you. You can use paracetamol for any pain. If you are bleeding, use sanitary pads rather than tampons.

Should I take time off work after a miscarriage?

Some employers think that you can only take two weeks of pregnancy-related sickness following a miscarriage. This is not the case. As long as your sick leave has been certified as pregnancy-related then you can take as much time off as you need. The entire period should be classed as pregnancy-related.

How long should I rest after miscarriage?

Unfortunately, if you were in your first trimester when the miscarriage happen, you need to take rest for at least a week. “To regulate the bleeding it is always advisable to stay at home,” says Dr Siddhartha. Dr Siddharta suggests that complete bed rest for one-and-a-half months in this case.