I don't know about periods
There are many girls like Ankita who do not know about periods. UNICEF According to, when your daughter reaches adolescence, you should talk to her and ask if she already knows about this and what she thinks about it. Has any of her friends had periods? If she has any wrong questions or misconceptions about this, try to clear them.
Use clear words
Use clear words when talking about periods. Tell your daughter that it is a natural and biological process that every girl goes through. Tell her that periods are a normal part of growing up and every girl has to go through it during puberty.
Share your experience
To make it not too stressful for your daughter, share your experience with her. Tell her that girls' bodies go through a lot of changes when they get their first period. Their breasts and body hair start growing and their hips widen. Hormones start affecting girls' emotions and moods. Tell her that there is nothing to be scared or embarrassed about.
What to do if there is pain during periods?
Tell your daughter that stomach pain is common during periods. Her mood can also change during this time. To cure this, you can do exercise and deep breathing. One should take a short walk, get adequate sleep, drink plenty of water and some medicines prescribed by the doctor can also reduce stomach pain.
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Tell me about ways to prevent periods
Before or after your daughter's first period, tell her about sanitary pads, reusable pads, tampons, cloth and menstrual cups. Let her know that she can choose any of these products as per her convenience.
