It’s common for mothers to feel concerned—and even confused—about how to explain periods and the menstrual cycle to their daughters, and how best to support them. Keep reading to learn how to teach your daughter about periods and support her through them.
What Exactly Happens During The Period Cycle?
Before talking with her, it’s important to understand the stages of the menstrual cycle—
Pre-Ovulation Phase: The hormones in the body of a woman stimulate the development of eggs and the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, to thicken.
Ovulation Phase: A mature egg is released from the ovary and enters the uterine lining.
Premenstrual Phase: Hormones trigger your body to continue developing the lining of the uterus for supporting the egg if it gets fertilized, however, when fertilization doesn’t occur, the lining is shed through the vaginal opening.
Menstruation Phase: The uterine lining exits the body—that’s menstruation.
Also read: Why Every Woman Should Own A Pair Of Period Panties?
Talking To Your Daughter
When talking about puberty, explain that it involves more than just periods—cover breast development, hair growth, and other body changes openly.
Remember that –
Don’t Shy Away From Periods: Start the conversation as soon as she’s old enough—don’t postpone it. You can read our article Why, When & How To Talk The Period Talk With Your Daughter to help you.
Make It Easy for Her to Understand: Talk about it in general terms that are easy for her to understand; mention the changes her body would undergo.
Share Your Own Experience: The best way to make your daughter understand what you are saying is to share your experience/s with her.
Realize That ‘I Don’t Know Is Acceptable: Simply admit when you’re unsure, then find the answer and follow up.
Never Shrug-Off Any Of Her Concerns: Don’t simply put-off her concerns as childish or meaningless as this will discourage her from asking you her queries or sharing any of her problems. Talk to her gently about her concerns. You can read about tips to deal with your teen’s puberty fears here.
Sit Down With Her And Talk About The Reproductive System: It would be helpful for her to understand more about the reproductive system; talk in a language that is appropriate for her age and makes more sense to her. You can buy her Ms P’s Guide For Girls, a fun book that will help he understand her growing body better.
Consider gifting her Adira’s period starter pack, which includes leakproof period panties, a fun book on puberty, and other essentials to help her feel prepared.
Gift Your Daughter A Starter Period Pack
Conclusion
Educating your daughter about menstrual stages is a vital part of her overall health and well-being. By providing her with accurate and age-appropriate information, you can help her better understand her body and feel empowered to take care of herself.
Additionally, discussing menstrual health openly and honestly can help to reduce the stigma surrounding periods and promote greater awareness and understanding among girls and women.
Take the time to have these conversations and support her as she navigates this important milestone.
Welcome your daughter into womanhood!
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