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Pediatrician Dr. Wanda Lopez – “My 6 Week Old Only Sleeps 2-3 Hours At A Time…Is This Normal?”

By SoLatina | December 19, 2011 - 9:21 pm |
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QUESTION: Hi Dr. Lopez. I’m a first time mom. I live by myself and it’s just my newborn and me. My baby is 6 weeks old and seems to never sleep more than 2-3 hours at a time before she’s hungry or needs a diaper change. Is this normal for 6 weeks? Everything else seems normal. Thank you Dr. Lopez! DR. LOPEZ’ ADVICE: This is completely normal. Babies sleep a lot, waking up every 2-3 hours to eat. After eating they … Read more →

Sexual Health Expert Destiny Lopez – "Why Was There An Odorless White Discharge While I Was Having Sex?"

By SoLatina | December 8, 2011 - 5:46 am |
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Sexual Health Expert Destiny Lopez – "Why Was There An Odorless White Discharge While I Was Having Sex?"

QUESTION: Hi. I’m 23 and the other night I had sex for the first time in 2 years. It had been a while! My partner used a condom but when we were having sex, he pulled out one time and we both noticed a white type of cream that was covering most of his condom. We didn’t use lube or anything so I’m not sure where it came from. There wasn’t any odor either. I was kind of embarrassed. Any idea … Read more →

Fitness Expert Amanda Genao – "I Feel Intimidated When I Go To The Gym"

By SoLatina | November 26, 2011 - 10:03 am |
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QUESTION: Hi Ms. Genao. I have a question. I just joined a gym and I like it there but I always get the feeling that guys are looking at me when I’m working out. Especially stretching…lol. I’m shy so I’m a little intimidated by the whole atmosphere. Do you have any tips on how to make my gym experience less nerve-racking for me? I feel a bit intimidated by all the guys there. Thanks. Oh yeah…you look great! AMANDA’S ADVICE: Thank … Read more →

Sexual Health Expert Destiny Lopez – "Can I Get Pregnant From Having Sex While I'm On My Period?"

By SoLatina | November 19, 2011 - 3:48 pm |
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QUESTION: Hi. I’m 20-years-old and have been in a committed relationship for 6 months. My boyfriend and I have a very sexually active relationship. We always want to do it. lol My question is: If I’m on my period is it safe to have sex or can I still get pregnant? Or what if I’m just spotting? Thanks! DESTINY’S ADVICE: It is possible for a woman to get pregnant from intercourse during her period, especially if her menstrual cycle is brief. … Read more →

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – "The Truth About Many Small Makeup Companies…"

By SoLatina | November 10, 2011 - 9:05 am |
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Hope you are having yourself a lovely day! So, some of you were informed recently that I was coming out with my own makeup line called “ZombieGlam”. I voluntarily decided to put it on hold, though, because when I do things I like to do them as right and as perfect as possible. In the process of educating myself, buying ingredients to experiment with, researching, contacting the FDA about requirements, etc. I came across a few issues that I would like … Read more →

Sexual Health Expert Destiny Lopez – “I Have A Very Low Sex Drive. What’s Wrong With Me?”

By SoLatina | November 9, 2011 - 7:33 am |
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QUESTION: I decided to write to you because I think I have a low sex drive. I am young, only in my twenties. I don’t know if this is something normal or if it has to do with the way I was raised. My family is very traditional. They never talked to me about sex, and forget about even mentioning the word. I guess I got scared. I had a relationship a few years ago with my first boyfriend. It lasted … Read more →

Pediatrician Dr. Wanda Lopez – "I'm Worried Because My Daughter Has Been Getting Sick A Lot Lately"

By SoLatina | October 30, 2011 - 12:29 pm |
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QUESTION: My daughter has been getting sick a lot lately. When I take her to the doctors, though, they say she is fine. Could there be something wrong with her and them not know about it? DR. LOPEZ’ ADVICE: This is a hard question to answer without more details. The most common illnesses in kids are upper respiratory tract infections. Most kids get sick a lot during the winter months. It’s not uncommon for them to have a cold 6-8 times … Read more →

Fitness Expert Amanda Genao – "How Can I Tone My Stomach & Booty After Having A Baby?"

By SoLatina | July 5, 2011 - 4:39 pm |
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Fitness Expert Amanda Genao – "How Can I Tone My Stomach & Booty After Having A Baby?"

QUESTION: What kind of exercises do I need to do to lose my baby weight and tone my stomach? Also, how can I tone my behind? :) Thanks so much! AMANDA’S ADVICE: Hi! You are asking the right person because, just like you, I had to really take control of my body and learn how to eat better and exercise correctly in order to get my body back! The first piece of advice I’d like to share with you is … Read more →

"Living With Lupus" (A FB Guest Blog From Marielin)

By SoLatina | July 4, 2011 - 12:46 am |
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I am 33 and have been living with Lupus for 15 years. Anyone with Lupus can live a full healthy happy life if you take care of yourself and follow these 10 golden rules: 1. Educate yourself: Research, Google, read lots of books, journal and learn about your disease and your own body. Be proactive and don’t try to be your own doctor. Take your meds as prescribed. You may not be on them always or forever (after being diagnosed I … Read more →

Pediatrician Dr. Wanda Lopez – "How Can I Introduce My Son To Bottle Feeding While Still Breastfeeding Him?"

By SoLatina | June 23, 2011 - 12:56 am |
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QUESTION: My son is 5-months-old and is pretty much used to me breastfeeding him. After he was born I worked for about a month but then stopped because my husband preferred for me to stay with the baby. Now I’m trying to bottle feed my son, in addition to the breastfeeding. It’s really hard because even though he’s hungry, he doesn’t suck on the bottle. He just nibbles it, tastes it, and smiles. How do I teach him to drink from … Read more →