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I just started my first period and my mom has gone away so do i call her or what?

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Yes, call her: If you have sanitary pads at home, put one in your underwear. If not, you can fold up a towel or washcloth and put it in your underwear. And, do call your mom.

Answered 7/5/2012

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I just started my first period and my mom has gone away so do i call her or what?

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Dr. Margot Watson answered

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I got my period 3 days later then I was supposed and it was heavier than usualheavyI took 2 tests both negative. My mom told me she had for 5months while pregnant with my older brother \u0026#40;first child\u0026#41;?