God's Plan for Growing Up - Girls
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God’s Plan for Growing Up
Preparing for motherhood
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Fertility Cycle or Menstrual
Cycle
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Changes in our bodies
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How our Bodies Work
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Ovulation in action
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Most cycles the Egg is not fertilized
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• Usually between 10-16 years old• About 2 years after your breasts
develop• Soon after you grow pubic hair• After you start to notice vaginal
discharge (chalky white marks left in underware)
When will my period start?
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What are Periods like?
Cycle comes every 20-35 days (~28)• Might not be regular at first • Lasts until ~age 50 then stops• Usually last 4-7 days• Only lose about 7 teaspoons of
blood, which usually dribbles out a little bit at a time.
• It doesn’t hurt!
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During your Period
Protecting your clothing
1. Pull off paper strip or wrapper.
2. Attach sticky part securely to center of underwear.
3. For wings, peel off paper strips and wrap around sides of underwear.
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May also have cramps
What Causes them?• The muscular walls of the uterus squeezing.• May feel like aches in the lower abdomen or
along the inner thighs
What Can I Do?• Take a warm bath• Hold a heating pad on your lower stomach• Exercise• Check with an adult before taking medication
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A baby is a gift from God
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Puberty: Physical Changes
Stage One (up to ages 8-12):• Childhood stage; no visible signs of
puberty
Stage Two (may begin at ages 8-14):
• Height and weight increase rapidly • Breast buds • Pubic hair
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Puberty: Emotional Changes
• Feelings may change from day to day• Caused by hormones• Don’t worry; it’s all part of growing
up!
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Personal Hygiene
Sweating• Body produces more
sweat; body odor• Wash body regularly,
shampoo• Control underarm odor
and wetness with deodorant
• Change sweaty clothes, socks
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Personal Hygiene
Skin Care• Oil glands in your skin become
more active• Oil and dead skin cells lead to
acne• Use gentle skin cleanser daily• Don’t worry; acne is a normal part
of puberty,
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Questions
• Write question on a notecard; fold it and place it in the Question Box
• All questions are good
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Common Questions
• What is the white stuff in my underwear?• What can I do about cramps?• Why is my cycle irregular?
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Healthy Bodies
• Stay active – exercise!• Eat nutritious foods• Regular bathing and dental care• Personal safety