Hi Gabysmum - I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your baby. I will keep you in my thoughts.

I had a D&C at 20 weeks after we found out our baby had passed away at 15 weeks. In the recovery room I had quite severe cramps and had painkillers administered via a drip. I was then able to leave about 4 hours after the op. I had minimal bleeding for the first couple of days and I found any cramping was controlled by Nurofen (I had Panadeine Forte but did not use it). The bleeding recommenced about 6 days later, and I believe I passed a clot. The bleeding then stopped again for 11 days and then started again. I bled on and off for around 6 weeks. I was informed that the bleeding is not an issue so long as you don't have severe cramping or a fever. If you do develop either, than you need to speak to a dr as it may be an infection. You also can not use tampons for the bleeding.

I hope that helps.