2006-12-12 05:09:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I'm 35 wks preg with my first son, and my OB said he'd be the one to do it. I know this because I specifically asked about pain relief. However, I wouldn't be surprised if in some hospitals the pediatrician did it, since my pediatrician doesn't even do hospital visits (I'll have to take my newborn to that office at 2 weeks old, the first exam is performed by an on-staff pediatrician at the hospital). If I were you I would ask the OB at your next appointment-- they would know if they were the one to do it or not.
2006-12-12 05:35:23 · answer #1 · answered by Suliah 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have been through this 3 times and each time my ob/gyn did it not the pediatrician
p.s I see that the other responses to your question says that the pediatrician does it but everyone that i know that has had a boy the ob/gyn did it
2006-12-12 05:28:44 · answer #2 · answered by rebecca v 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I even have 3 sons and all have been circumcised by using my OB/GYN. for my section i opt for a doctor to accomplish the surgical operation, it incredibly is my OB/GYN no longer the Pediatrician. Seeing the different posts, i think it relies upon on the place you reside and what the docs choose. i might seek for advice from with each--nicely previously my due date!
2016-10-05 05:33:30 · answer #3 · answered by catherine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pediatrician
2006-12-12 05:17:05 · answer #4 · answered by ♥monamarie♥ 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
When my son was circumcised his pediatrician performed the procedure but it depends on the pediatrician because not all of them like to do them theirselves. I would ask if he or she would do the procedure or if they have someone else on the hospital staff do it
2006-12-13 02:27:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pediatrician.
Now some information on circumcision...
CIRCUMCISION IS VERY BENEFICIAL, its cleaner and several research bodies have concluded that circumcised men have less risk of contracting STD's such as AIDS-HIV or herpes.
Uncircumcised penises are difficult to keep clean, and more prone to infections and penile cancer, studies have shown.
A circumcised penis is naturally clean and virtually free from urinary infection. You will not have to worry again with careful washing of your penis.
Is it NOT true that the AAP (American Academy of Paediatrics) does not recommend circumcision. They simply say they leave the decision to parents. But recently, and specially after the New Zealand study, the AAP has been discussing if it may be necessary to change their policy and recommend circumcision to all newborns as they used to do, so in the future we may see that the AAP advocates again circumcision.
Have a look at: http://www.baby-health.net/articles/381.html
About STD's:
As I said, several studies carried out by prestigious research bodies have concluded that uncircumcised penises are more prone to infections and contraction of STD's, including AIDS-HIV. Circumcised men have been proved to be up to seven times less likely to be infected than those who are uncircumcised. Have a look at this site: http://icuxbridge.icnetwork.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=14095142&method=full&siteid=53340&headline=-circumcision-protects-against-aids--name_page.html
As for women, studies also show that circumcision also protects female partners from AIDS-HIV and other STD's. Browse this article: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Press_releases/2006/02_08_06.html
About sensitivity of a circumcised penis:
No medical or physiological study has proved that circumcision reduces sensitivity, opposed to common belief. It is completely FALSE that circumcision reduces penis sensitivity. The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) confirms this on their web site; have a look at: http://www.aap.org/pubed/zzzjzmemh4c.htm
Circumcision is an easy and nowadays *painless* procedure, which has many benefits, and virtually no risks.
Circumcision is NOT an amputation. Circumcision is NOT comparable at all to female circumcision, which is something completely different.
Circumcision rates are INCREASING nowadays, both in the United States and overseas. Many African and South American countries with little circumcision tradition are starting to promote the procedure to help to reduce the AIDS-HIV infection rates.
Finally, this site has a lot of useful and *unbiased* information. Make sure you have a good look: http://www.circinfo.net
2006-12-12 10:06:38 · answer #6 · answered by Scuba 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the doctor. With my first son, his pediatrician did it. With my second son, my OB did it. So you'll just have to ask.
2006-12-12 05:56:04 · answer #7 · answered by ★Fetal☆ ★And ☆ ★Weeping☆ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My sons was done in the hospital the day after he was born by the pediatrician that we picked out.
2006-12-12 05:16:47 · answer #8 · answered by JustWondering 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Usually the pediatrician the day after birth or later that day (if born early in the day).
2006-12-12 05:14:45 · answer #9 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My ob-gyn did my son's
2006-12-12 05:14:49 · answer #10 · answered by Annette L 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋