How do you know if your daughter is getting her period?

Answer 1

one way to know is to ask her it might be easier said than done but it's the easiest way. It may be easier for your daughter to tell a mother, sister or other feamale person. or if you see used pads in the garbage i think you know.

Answer 2

There is no sure way to tell when your daughter will reach menarche, typically it will be within four years of starting puberty so it is a good idea ot talk to your daughter about pubertyand menstruation from around 8 years old (the average age of menarche is 13 years old).

This includes expalaining the menstrual cycle as a whole - be sure not only to explain the physical changes but also the mental and emotional changes, focus on the positives to help improve your daughters attitude towards her body and menstruation. You should teach her about menstrual products and make sure she has supplies to hand, most girls will use pads at first but introduce options like menstrual cups (tampons are not recommended in pre-teens or teens, at very least not until a girl has had her period long enough to know her flow patterns) - cups can be worn from first period and are a far healthier option than tampons, plus a lot more convenient and reliable for teen girls.

Talk to your daughter about how she might want to celebrate too, celebrating her first period can give her a more positive attitude towards her periods, which has a huge effect on how health long-term - but don't force this if she doesn't want to celebrate. Instead maybe just give her a book explaining everything she needs to know to read in private, and a nice treat.

Answer 3

I noticed the mood change in my daughter first. In girls the breasts grow, hips get rounder and broader and they get pubic hair as well as hair under the arms.Girls also start to menstruate.