PSHE - Period care and medication

 

This week has been focused on period care. This is out of necessity and Niamh has started to understand the differences between underwear, bamboo pads and disposable pads and towels. 

For medication she has learnt how to use both paracetamol and ibuprofen in rotation, every 4 hours, and the correct dose for her age. 

We've also discussed natural methods of pain relief - particularly hot water, hot water bottles, heat pads and ibuprofen gel. 

We've discussed diet - a small amount of extra calorie intake, food cravings and we did have a quick doctors appointment to discuss queries regarding heaviness and age.