I’ve heard about the HPV vaccine for teenage girls. But I’m not sure my 14-year-old daughter needs it since she’s not sexually active. What should I do? – Lora The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine actually has the best chance of protecting against infection if the series of shots is given before a person becomes …
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Understanding Early Sexual Development
To parents of infants and toddlers, their children’s sexual development may seem a long way off. But actually, sexual development begins in a child’s very first years. Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young school-aged kids develop an emotional and physical foundation for sexuality in many subtle ways as they grow. Just …
When Should My Daughter First Go to the Gynecologist?
My daughter is 13, and I’m not sure when she should start seeing a gynecologist. What is the right age to take this step? – Erin The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that girls first see a gynecologist when they’re between the ages of 13 and 15. …
When Will a Girl’s Period Start?
I got my period when I was 12. My daughter is now 13 and still hasn’t gotten hers. I always thought that girls got their periods around the same time as their mothers. – Abby Although many girls get their first period at around the same age as their mothers …
Your Baby’s Hearing, Vision, and Other Senses: 1 Month
Every minute that they’re awake awake, babies take in the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of the world around them. Although it may take a while to understand what all this information means, your baby can still find joy and comfort in the familiar faces, voices, and sensations of everyday …
Your Baby’s Hearing, Vision, and Other Senses: 10 Months
Your baby learns about the world through the sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and textures in the environment. How Well Can My Baby See? Your baby’s eyesight has been maturing for many months, and he or she is able to see quite well near and far and even focus on quickly …
Your Baby’s Hearing, Vision, and Other Senses: 11 Months
Your baby learns about the world through the sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and textures in the environment. How Well Can My Baby See? Your baby’s eyesight has been maturing for many months, and he or she is able to see quite well near and far and even focus on quickly …
Your Baby’s Hearing, Vision, and Other Senses: 12 Months
Your baby learns about the world through the sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and textures in the environment. How Well Can My Baby See? Your baby’s eyesight has been maturing for many months, and he or she is able to see quite well near and far and even focus on quickly …
Your Baby’s Hearing, Vision, and Other Senses: 2 Months
Every minute that they’re awake awake, babies take in the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of the world around them. Although it may take a while to grasp what all this information means, your baby can still find joy and comfort in the familiar faces, voices, and sensations of everyday …
Your Baby’s Hearing, Vision, and Other Senses: 3 Months Your Baby’s Hearing, Vision, and Other Senses: 4 Months
Every minute that they’re awake, babies take in the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of the world around them. Although it may take a while to grasp what all this information means, your baby can still find joy and comfort in the familiar faces, voices, and sensations of everyday life. …