When Should You Expect Your Daughter’s First Period?
No two people are the same, so it’s very difficult to predict her first period. It is dependent on many factors including how active she is, her weight, and of course genetics. However, you can anticipate it anytime from 8 to 14 years. If you are not sure when she will get her period, you can read about the first period signs here.
How Long Will It Last For The First Time?
The first period could last anywhere from 2 to 7 days. Though many girls have witnessed it extend a little more for the first time, it is recommended that you consult a doctor if it goes beyond 7 days.
What Happens If She Gets It At Her School?
You can read this article to prepare your daughter if she gets her period at school. She can use leakproof panties everyday to school so that her first period does not cause her embarrassment. You must make her a small period kit comprising sanitary pads & period panties to keep in her school bag that she can quickly use if she gets her period. In fact, we’ve put together a period starter kit that comes in handy while your girl hits puberty. Do tell her to go to the school nurse, teacher or coach if she is scared.
How Much Blood Will She Lose On Her First Period?
As many as three tablespoons. This is quite the usual flow and she must be prepared for this. Do tell her to change her pad when it gets full or at the end of every 4 hours. This way she will be hygienic.
Also read: Heavy Bleeding In Young Girls
What Colour Is The First Period Blood?
You have to tell her what the period looks like in detail. Be candid and guide her as you are her only mentor in this case. It could be bright red or dark brown in colour. As it’s the beginning, the colour could be unpredictable too. While it could be a proper blood flow for some, for a few it occurs as just dry stains. This would change over the next few months as her period stabilizes.
When Will She Get Her Next Period?
Again each girl is different from the other. She might be regular and her period might start 28-32 days from the start day of her first period cycle. It’s also common that some girls don’t get their period for a few months after the first time. There is no need to fret, you can wait it out. However, it’s important that she is always prepared by wearing leakproof panties every day and keeping pads with her so she will not be caught off-guard. Ask her to mark her Period Calendar (also available in the starter kit) so it’s easier to keep a tab on her period cycle.
You can make your daughter’s first period seem like a grand event. Some cultures celebrate this phase of life as “walking into womanhood” with great delight. You can do the same and throw her a first period party to make things light or you and her can go out on a special mom-daughter date. Period Starter Pack is a thoughtful gift that you can give her. Know what is a Starter Kit, here.
Also read: Puberty Is A Celebration
Conclusion
A daughter's first period is a significant milestone in her development and can be a time of mixed emotions. It is important for parents to have open and honest conversations with their daughters about menstrual health, including what to expect, how to manage periods and the importance of self-care.
Providing emotional support and practical guidance can help daughters feel more confident and prepared for their first period. It is also important to have access to menstrual products and to educate daughters about the various options available, including pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and period underwear.
With proper support and education, daughters can navigate through this important stage in their lives with confidence and ease.
After all, it’s a celebration of womanhood!
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