10 year. old breasts. HELP

[owen357]

Hi my 10yr old daughter came to me this morning her books hurt and her tummy but she also said that everything else huts also as I was listening to her I noticed that he breasts well her nipples were big like swollen. She started getting breasts A little over two years ago could she be getting ready to start her period I know that she is going through another growth spurt but can't explain the swollen nipples

[owen357]

Thank you for the help and info she have been wearing a bra for a little over two years now she started or with the trainers and is wearing cup size ones now for almost a year

[BluCrystal]

Yes, hormonal changes can occur early in some girls, and the swollen nipples (if both equally swollen, and there is no visible abnormality).  She may begin her period soon, so educate her on using pads (NOT tampons!  She must be more mature to take the cautions needed for that), and make sure she carries a couple with her in her purse.  A helpful thing for her would be a dry run.  Have her wear a pad around the house for a few hours, so she can know what it feels like.  Also, take some red koolaid in a turkey-baster, put a pad on the counter, and let her watch how much the pad can soak up before leaking onto the countertop.  This is useful info for her.  Then she should know that it's OKAY to wear a pad at school, even if she is unsure about her period - I wore pads at school a full year before my period started, but having one on was comforting, knowing that if it came in the middle of history class, I was protected.  As far as the nipples, it may be time for her first bra (or 2-3) so they aren't just 'out there' for all to see.  Hugs - Blu