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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I would take her to Planned Parenthood. They are by far the most knowledgeable and accessible reproductive providers I’ve seen, with the best bedside manner. They’ll also have literature and websites to share with her designed for teens. And most cities have Planned Parenthood clinics, so she’ll be able to use them wherever she goes to college. [/quote]

THIS!

If her pediatrician is a woman who is comfortable having conversations about sex and the various bc types, then perhaps.  Because your daughter is going to need to be really honest, truthful with the doctor, and if that doctor is a man she might not be as able to when the conversation is about sex, etc.  I know I wouldn't have been as a teen - it took until I was in my 20s to be comfortable with a male doctor for those type of questions, etc.

But many pediatricians just aren't ready for this conversation, and if you are relying on the doctor to do it, you might end up being frustrated that the doctor wasn't able to. 
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