GROWING BODIES
It is well-researched that breast and body changes can drive developing girls out of sport. [1,2] By providing information, education, and essential gear, we believe girls can harness a powerful new trajectory: from trusting their own bodies, to respecting other girls, to staying healthy and active over a lifetime. We use proceeds from Oiselle Volée memberships to manufacture bras specifically for the Bras for Girls Program.
OTHER RESOURCES FOR GIRLS
Will Puberty Last My Whole Life? by Julie Metzger and Robert Lehman - pre-teens
Effects of Puberty on Sports Performance by Suanne Kowal-Connelly, MD, FAAP - teen
I Changed My Body for Sport. No Girl Should by Lauren Fleshman - teen
In addition to the below resources for girls with changing bodies, please let us know any of your favorite references to add by emailing hello@oiselle.com (subject line: Girls' Changing Bodies).
1. NYT Wellness Piece: Breast and Body Changes are Driving Girls Out of Sports
2. Journal Of Adolescent Health: The Influence of the Breast on Sport and Exercise Participation in School Girls in the United Kingdom