Ella - Understanding Periods

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Ella - Understanding Periods

A period is when blood comes out of a girl's body from the vagina. It happens about once a month when a girl starts to grow into a woman.

A period is when blood comes out of a girl's body from the vagina. It happens about once a month when a girl starts to grow into a woman.

Periods are a normal part of growing up for girls. The blood comes from the uterus, which is getting ready each month to help grow a baby someday if you want.

Periods are a normal part of growing up for girls. The blood comes from the uterus, which is getting ready each month to help grow a baby someday if you want.

Most girls get their first period between ages 10 and 15. Your body will show signs it is getting ready, like growing breasts and getting taller.

Most girls get their first period between ages 10 and 15. Your body will show signs it is getting ready, like growing breasts and getting taller.

When you have your period, you use pads to catch the blood. Pads stick to your underwear and need to be changed a few times each day.

When you have your period, you use pads to catch the blood. Pads stick to your underwear and need to be changed a few times each day.

During your period, you might feel cramps in your belly or back. Some girls also feel tired or moody. These feelings are normal.

During your period, you might feel cramps in your belly or back. Some girls also feel tired or moody. These feelings are normal.

When you have your period, it helps to drink water, rest when tired, and use a heating pad for cramps. Some medicine can help if you feel pain.

When you have your period, it helps to drink water, rest when tired, and use a heating pad for cramps. Some medicine can help if you feel pain.

You can keep track of when your period comes each month on a calendar. This helps you know when to expect it next time.

You can keep track of when your period comes each month on a calendar. This helps you know when to expect it next time.

It is okay to ask questions about periods to mom, the doctor, or the school nurse. Talking about periods is normal and nothing to be embarrassed about.

It is okay to ask questions about periods to mom, the doctor, or the school nurse. Talking about periods is normal and nothing to be embarrassed about.

Every girl's body is different. Some get periods earlier or later than others. Some have more cramps or different feelings. Your experience is just right for you.

Every girl's body is different. Some get periods earlier or later than others. Some have more cramps or different feelings. Your experience is just right for you.

What Is A Period

A period is when blood comes out of a girl's body from the vagina. It happens about once a month when a girl starts to grow into a woman.