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Always Changing Puberty Education for 4th Graders
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• Your body may be changing
• Timing is different for everyone – from 9-14 years old
• Girls are usually 2 years ahead of boys
• Each girl grows at her own pace
Class Overview
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Class Guidelines
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions
• Be respectful of your peers
• No personal stories
• Use appropriate medical terms
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Class Agenda
• Puberty– Physical Changes– Menstruation – Feminine Protection/Cramps– Emotional Changes
• Personal Hygiene • Nutrition• Personal Safety• Questions
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• Breast buds appear• Pubic hair in private places• Height and weight increase rapidly
Puberty: What Happens First?
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• Hips widen• Vaginal discharge• Menstruation may occur
Puberty: Then What?
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• Menstruation is part of the female reproductive process
• Average 28-day cycle, but different for everyone
• Your period is when you lose fluid at the end of the cycle
What Is Menstruation?Puberty:
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• Usually last 3-7 days• Might not be regular at first• Only lose about 7 teaspoons of blood• It doesn’t hurt!
Puberty: Periods
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Puberty: Periods
• Feminine Protection Options - Pads
- Pantiliners
- Tampons
Talk to your mom, older sister, school nurse or another trusted adult to help you choose the right form of protection when the time comes.
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Puberty: Cramps
• What are they?
- Pains in the lower abdomen or inner thighs
• What can I do to relieve cramps? - Take a warm bath - Hold a heating pad on your lower stomach - Exercise - Check with an adult before taking medication
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• Feelings may change from day to day• Caused by hormones• Don’t worry; it’s all part of growing up!
Puberty: Emotional Changes
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Sweating• Your body produces more sweat,
resulting in body odor
Controlling Body Odor• Bathe/shower daily with soap• Use deodorant or antiperspirant• Put on clean clothes and socks,
especially after gym class or sports practice
Personal Hygiene
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Skin Care• Oil glands in your skin become more
active• Oil and dead skin cells lead to acne• Cleanse skin twice a day• Don’t worry; acne is a normal part of
puberty
Personal Hygiene
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Nutrition
• Eat healthy foods that help your body grow• Calcium and iron are important minerals
during puberty• Daily recommended caloric intake for active
girls your age is 1,800 calories
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Nutrition
• The USDA recommends the following servings from each food group per day: - 6 oz of grains - 2.5 cups of vegetables - 1.5 cups of fruit - 3 cups of milk or other dairy products - 5 oz of meat and beans • Minimize fats, oils and sweets• Stay active and exercise!
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• Dealing with uncomfortable situations
• Protective gear for injury prevention
• Staying safe
Personal Safety
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• Write question on a notecard, fold it, and place it in the Question Box
• Everyone must write something on the notecard
• All questions are good
Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
• What is the white stuff in my underwear?• What can I do about cramps?• How can I prevent leaks when my flow is irregular?• Why is my cycle irregular?• What are the chunks of blood mixed in with my regular period?• Is it normal to have such a heavy flow?