How do I comfort my daughters first period?
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How do I comfort my daughters first period?
You can start by telling your daughter it’s normal for some girls to have cramps, back pain, or tender breasts before or during their periods. They can ease the pain by putting a heating pad on their lower belly or back, and taking nonprescription pain-relievers that contain ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen.
What happens when my daughter gets her first period?
She may get cramps. She may also feel bloated or “puffy.” Breast tenderness and swelling, headaches, back and leg aches, acne breakouts and nausea are also common symptoms for many young women before and during their periods. These symptoms usually stop or become less severe a day or two after the bleeding starts.
What is the average age for a girl to start menstruating?
When do most girls get their period? Most girls get their first period when they’re between 10 and 15 years old. The average age is 12, but every girl’s body has its own schedule. Although there’s no one right age for a girl to get her period, there are some clues that it will start soon.
How do I manage my first period?
There is nothing in particular you need to do to prepare for your first period, besides having feminine hygiene products and over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or naproxen on hand. If you happen to get your period with no access to menstrual products, toilet paper will work in an emergency.
How Dads should treat their daughters?
Listen without making judgements.
What happens when you are a dad with a daughter?
You’re a dad with a daughter. Periods happen. You’ll survive, and so will she. There’s an event in your daughter’s life that you can’t escape. Something that will change your relationship with her permanently, and can be painful, awkward, irritating, or seemingly incomprehensible. Her period.
How can I help my 9-year-old daughter with her period?
Just make sure that you’ve had “the talk” by the time she’s nine, and keep a basket on hand with a few samples of different brands of pads and tampons (most companies will give these to you for free by mail), a bottle of water to help her rehydrate, and a 2-pack of Advil in case her cramps are unbearable. Make it clear she can talk to you about it.
How do people talk about menstruation in a relationship?
“The same way they talk about anything else — with respect, care, and love. Our culture has an odd attitude toward menstruation; often, the mere mention of a girl’s monthly cycle stops a guy in his tracks. But honestly, that seems rather silly.
What should you not do when your girlfriend has her period?
NOTHING. Sure, you need to buy pads, tampons, or the like, but don’t overdo it. A period is a big change in a girl’s life, and it’s awkward enough without any extra emphasis. Don’t plan a period party, give a special piece of jewelry, or take her out on a date night to celebrate menstruation.