Dr. Ivonne De la rosa

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Dr. Ivonne De la rosa
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Pediatrics

San Diego, CA

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Pediatrics - Neonatology

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I was educated and trained at

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Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine, PR

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Neonatology UCSD

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Top Pediatrician, San Diego Region

Fall 2014

Top Pediatrician, California

Spring 2015

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Dr. Ivonne De la rosa answered:

How do babies learn to talk? In brief: By listening

Infant learn by listening and imitating behavior, that is why so important to speak to them in clear concise words.

Repetition is also part of the learning process.

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What type of genetic testing has to be done on a pregnant woman of Jewish ancestry? In brief: There is a number of

There are a number of them - About 1 out of 4 people of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage is a carrier of one of these genetic conditions- of Gaucher disease, cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs disease, familial dysautonomia, or Canavan disease ...See more

GENETIC TESTING PREGNANT FEMALE HEALTH PREGNANCY

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Why is my 5-week-old so fussy about breastmilk? In brief: It depends

I am not sure what you mean by "fussy"- some children with true lactose intolerance will become fussy if the mother is consuming large amounts of lactose in her diet.

FUSSINESS BREAST MILK

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How does the cost of breastfeeding compare to the cost of formula feeding? In brief: On is free on is not

Breast milk is free and better for the baby , formula has to be bought and therefore more costly.

BREASTFEEDING FEEDING FORMULA FEMALE HEALTH

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Should children be sent to school if they have viral conjunctivitis? In brief: No

Viral conjunctivitis is contagious and treatment should be initiated before the return to school.

Most schools will send this children home.

CHILDREN PINK EYE (VIRAL CONJUNCTIVITIS) PINK EYE (CONJUNCTIVITIS) CHILD

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If a 15 year old girl goes to a doctor for emergency contraception, what happens? In brief: She gets it

In the US teenagers have access to emergency contraception, they do not even need a prescription to obtain it.

Plan Parenthood will provide it free of charge.

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When is a healthy age to start having sex, biologically speaking? How many times does it take to get a girl pregnant? In brief: It depends

There is no magic age,physically once the girls reach puberty they are able to get pregnant since they are ovulating, not consistently initially but this regulates overtime.

It only takes once at the right portion of the cycle to get pregnant.

SEX SEXUAL INTERCOURSE GIRL PREGNANT FEMALE HEALTH YOUNG HEALTH OLD HEALTH PREGNANCY

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Dr. Ivonne De la rosa answered:

Can children take Dependal-M? In brief: NO

This drug is known to be carcinogenic and is banned in US since 1991.

In most children diarrhea is viral in etiology and in cases of bacterial diarrhea many are self limited and the only concern is dehydration. This is an antibiotic and should be used cautiously, and not in children less that 5 y/o. ...See more

CHILDREN FURAZOLIDONE CHILD

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Is bcaa supplements harmful for 16 year old boy? In brief: The real question

Why does a 16 y/o need bcaa supplements? A balance diet should provide the amino acids needed.

As a rule of thumb I believe that obtaining this amino acids through a balance diet and consulting with his physician is a more healthy alternative. ...See more

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What to do if I was given parental consent, is it possible for someone who is d.m.a.b, trans-gendered and under the age of 18 to get a bi-lateral orchiectomy? In brief: Yes, but

The transition from one gender to another involves not only the physical changes but also psychological evaluations.

Mostly there is a period of time in which you will be given hormone treatment and live as the desire gender to determine if the final step is appropriate. ...See more

TESTICLE REMOVAL ORCHIECTOMY MALE HEALTH

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