How To Prepare Your Daughter For Her First Period

Preparing your daughter for her first period is an important milestone in her life. It involves both practical and emotional aspects. Speaking to your daughter before her first period starts will help her understand what to expect. In this Parentune Workshop. We will focus on How to prepare your daughter for her first period with Dr. Pooja Mittal, Parentune Expert & Sr Gynecologist. Find answers to questions like:

1. Why is it important to discuss puberty with your child?

2. What kind of changes happen when a girl child approaches puberty?

3. What are the Signs to know that the child is about to start her period? What will it be like?

4. How can you prepare your daughter for her first period? What factors do we need to consider?

5. How a child can maintain hygiene during periods.

6. What would be the best option for a child- sanitary napkins or tampons or a menstrual cup?

7. What can she do if she gets periods in her school? Any tips for teachers to help children deal with it?

8. What aspects of puberty can parents discuss with the child before the child approaches puberty?

9. Can there be any complications for the child? When should a parent seek Doctor’s advice?

10. Is It Normal to Skip a Period during the first few years after a girl child starts menstruating?

11. What are some of the do’s and don'ts for parents?

12. Are there any foods a girl child must eat to ease her menstrual pain during her periods?

13. Are there any myths associated with puberty? Top 3 myths associated with periods?