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How to prepare your daughter for her first period

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No matter how well you prepare your teen for pubertal changes, their first period is an experience like no other. It marks a critical milestone in the transition to adulthood, and into reproduction potential. Preparing your teen for pubertal changes will keep them ready for the physical changes that will be inevitable as they mature.

Most girls will start having periods between the ages of 12 and 14 years, but some may start earlier or later. You want to have had a conversation with your girl about periods well before this age. Start by explaining to them what a period is.

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