Circumcision question???

Question

I'm having a little boy in March, this is my first boy and I have no idea about Circumcisions, when do they do them? And does it hurt them at all?

For the record, I do plan on having it done.

Answer 1

Do it for his sake, it is alot cleaner, and safer, and if you have it done at birth, they will never know the difference.

Answer 2

Don't you think that this is the kind of decision that you should research a little? Even if you are going to have your child circumcised, which is unnecessary, you should at least take the time to look into it on your own. What if someone told you that it would be better to cut off part of your daughter's labia to prevent disease or teasing, surely you would want to have some proof? Ultimately this is a decision that every mother of a boy child has to make, but it's only in the United States that women are so nonchalant about it. "The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says the benefits of circumcision are not significant enough to recommend circumcision as a routine procedure and that circumcision is not medically necessary." And yet, millions of women condone to have minor surgery performed on their newborn child in the U.S. It just seems like it should be something that is considered more important than just having it done without knowing the facts.

Answer 3

Circumcision should be done before you and the boy leave the hospital. He can have so many problems if he is not circumcised as he gets older. I have never heard of anyone having a problem that HAS been circumcised.

Here is a laugh for you. My ex husband was born at home. He was not circumcised. When he was 12 years old he had to have his tonsils removed. Guess what? They decided to do the circumcision at the same time !!!! He said he didn't know which end to hold on to because it hurt so bad. He is 67 now and says he can still remember it. Maybe that is why he was not a good husband. He used every other excuse, I can't believe that wasn't one of them................................

Good Luck to you and enjoy that baby!!

Answer 4

I'm sure you have your reasons for having your son circumcised, but I want to share some insight that may open your eyes to something.

My father was not circumcised like many babies in the 1930s. Recently, he developed bladder cancer and to ease treatments, was required to get circumcised. He was excited because he thought it would improve his sex life.

He has since shared with me that he wishes that he did not do it because it does not improve your sex life. In fact, uncircumcised men have more sensation when they aren't circumcised.

So, you are making a decision that will impact your son's future sex life.

Also, the AMA has deemed it an unnecessary procedure. And, some insurance carriers do not pay for the procedure, although the cost is minimal.

I did lots of research while making a decision on whether or not to circumcise my son when he was born in May of this year.
Ultimately I decided not to. My husband cringed each time I mentioned the procedure. Both sets of grandfathers were uncircumcised, as well as my husband. They all didn't want me to do it and I agreed with them.

Happy in my decision. After I read an article in my doctor's waiting room on how the baby does feel the pain, and it causes them stress, I knew I was making the right decision.

The procedure is usually done the day after the baby is born. It depends on hospital policy, but if you want it done, it is always done before you are discharged.

Answer 5

You say in your question that you don't know much about circumcision. I hope you do more reasearch and become an informed parent who makes the best choice for your baby - no circumcision. It is the 21st century. Restraining an infant and modifying his genitals is an act of violation that belongs in horror movie or a nightmare. The fact that our society does this to children is an outrage and should shock and sadden people who learn about it for the first time.

Many parents have their sons circumcised and then find out what circumcision really does to a penis - ie, turns it into an "unfeeling stick". A "dead end". Gone forever are a zillion nerve endings and the erogenous zones found on the foreskin. Parents suffer the agony of having made a terrible choice for their baby when they only wanted the best choice. Circumcision is a maiming of the penis. A maimed penis is not a normal penis, and cutting a baby's genitals is not what people who respect bodily integrity do. There is only loss in circumcision, there are no gains. That is the truth and yes, it hurts!

Answer 6

Oh yes, this was a big shock to me as well...From my understanding, it does hurt, they do it before the baby leaves the hospital (unless you request otherwise). You'll have to put cream on his winkie. I was also told that it needed to be wrapped, but I can't find that info online...

Here's the info - Quoted:
Difficulty: Moderate

Your baby's penis will appear red and swollen after his circumcision, and it might bleed during the first 24 hours.

Instructions
STEP 1: Change your baby's diaper as soon as it is dirty. STEP 2: Gently clean the area with water. STEP 3: Apply petroleum jelly or an antibacterial ointment to the penis during the first three to four days after the circumcision. Tips & Warnings
Avoid soap, lotion, powder and baby wipes until the penis has healed.
Don't give your baby a tub bath until the circumcision heals and the umbilical cord stump falls off.
Call your doctor if: the baby's penis has increased bleeding or drainage; your baby's urine dribbles in a weak stream; or if the head of the penis is blue or black.
Signs of an infection include a temperature above 100 degrees F, an unpleasant smelling, yellowish-green discharge from the penis, swelling or increased redness.
Overall Things You'll Need
Baby Thermometers
Antibacterial Ointments
Vaseline
http://www.ehow.com/how_2427_care-circumcised-infant.html


If mine was a boy I'd have it done as well - though I don't think you should read the articles online b/c most of them are against it. As it turns out I'm having a girl. Good Luck with your baby.

Answer 7

Please rethink this. The foreskin is a valuable, functioning part of the body that should not be removed in the absence of serious disease without a person's consent. Circumcision rates are falling fast because people are beginning to understand that routine circumcision just doesn't make sense.

Here are some resources for doing research on this issue:
http://www.noharmm.org/home.htm
http://www.cirp.org/

And yes, it hurts. Topical anesthetic is sometimes used while the skin is cut, but the wound remains for many ideas, during which time it comes into contact with feces and urine and rubs against the diaper. Why would you want your child to begin his life suffering?

Answer 8

I have a son who is 6 years old and of course it hurts them, but like everything else at this age, they won't remember this incident. You need to get it done ASAP, in the hospital if available. Some parents have it done a couple weeks later. There isn't too much of a difference in birth and a couple weeks, but it needs to be done. If you wait too long, you won't be able to have it done until he is 2 years old and this definitely is what you don't want to happen. Do not let anyone tell you not to circumcise your child because an uncircumcised penis can get infected easily if not cleaned properly every day. When he grows up and becomes sexually active the extra skin can harbor bacteria if not cleaned properly, also. This can cause infections for him and his partner. Plus, a circumcised penis is more pleasurable for both the man and the woman during intercourse.

Answer 9

20 years ago 90% of the boys born in the United States were circumcised. Today only 50% are. The west coast especially has seen a huge decline in circumcision, from 65% in the 1980s to 25% today. Whenever you have changes in trends, you have change in attitude. Although your friends have been in favor of cicumcision doesn't necessarily mean that your son's friends will. If you choose to circumcise your son, he might grow up, learn about his fate, and be very upset when he discovers that someone strapped him to a board and cut off parts of his penis without his consent. He than will ask you why. What will you say to him? If you choose to keep your son intact and let him keep his ALL of his penis, you can tell him, Son, It is your penis not mine. Letting your son have his whole penis will empower him with the freedom of choice as well as individual expression. But most men who have their foreskin don't want to get rid of it. He will respect you for respecting him. People say that the natural penis is ugly, dirty. But do you believe that your son will be born with an ugly penis? Do you believe that your son will be born with a dirty penis? Do you believe that your son will be born with an imperfect penis that needs to be fixed. If that is the case, then I sadly recommend you go ahead with the circumcision. As for me, my son was born beautiful and didn't need to be fixed. I hope realize that the whole penis that your son is born with is beautiful too.

Answer 10

First of all let me tell you I work for an OB/Gyn office and we do most Circumcisions anywhere from 1 hour old to two weeks old. Yeah, they hurt! But as soon as the procedure is done and the baby is clothed the baby falls right to sleep like it never happened. As a matter of fact the first one I ever assisted with the baby fell asleep during the procedure!

Answer 11

They usually do them within the first week after birth. It will hurt him only a little, but they put a numbing solution on his private area so he won't feel much. It heals fast, and stays a little bit sore for a couple of days. You can just give him some baby tylenol, and he'll be fine. I'm glad I had my son's done. It's so much easier to clean and take care of after they've been circumcised. Congrats! Boys are wonderful!