Becoming a Woman (electronic material)

A teaching pack on menstruation for young women with learning disabilities

Emma Cooper

Becoming a Woman is aimed at educating those who work with young women with learning disabilities, and the women themsleves, about this important life event. It explains what will, and may happen to them when they have a period, exploring the physical realities of dealing with a period and the possible emotional effects that can occur within a menstral cycle.

This training helps participants to identify information young women need about their bodies. It introduces the processes involved in menstruation and more detailed information about hygiene, pain management and sanitary protection.

This illustrated pack as been written to be relevant not only to inform girls who have not yet started their periods but also for older women with limited understanding.

Vital information for: OT's and other carers and staff working with girls and women with learning disabilites.

Format: PDF sent straight to your email (download time varies)
Becoming a Woman (electronic material)
Price: £15.00 + VAT
Order code: BD3
ISBN: 1 900600 98 6
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