Circumsize??

Question

is this a good thing or abad thing ? i would like all advice good or bad . is it a good choice for my son?

Answer 1

Well for starters it is not PAINFUL and ANESTHETICS ARE given at the mothers request. I work as a surgical tech in the OR and have assisted on many of these procedures. We do about 3 to 5 of these per day a the hospital where I work. I hardly ever see a baby cry and most of them that do start cryng even before the procedure has started. Most of them start crying when they are taken out of their nice warm blanket and sprawled out on he circ table. Anesthetics ARE used at the request of the mother, other than that they are not generally used becuase they are not needed. I think some of you need to brush up on your anatomy because a newborn's penis has not nerve endings formed in the tip of the penis yet so they have no sensation in that area to feel any pain. These videos that you people are referring to that you can find on the net....sorry but I have yet to see one of them that actually shows how it is really done. Most of these videos are not even from this country. Sorry but I've seen them done many times, the hospital I work at now I've been there for 8 years and I see anywhere from 3 to 5 per day so I think I know what I'm talking about. I even got to see my own sons done and he never even flinched. I stood right over him and talked to him (like I do with all of the babies except I did not assist on his) and he just sat there looking up at me (or the light I'm not sure which) but he never cried not once. If people want to make fuss because of no anesthesia, well that is their own fault because if a mother requests it then it has to be used but it is not needed, my son did not have any.

Answer 2

I dont know if its good or bad. There are plenty of arguments for both sides. They say that the chances for infection on uncircumsized babies is very low. But I know of several boys with very attentive parents who have had infections. One had to have it done when he was 6 because of repeated infections. I also know of a grown man who chose to have it done when he was a teenager because he hated being un-cut so much. So for our family we chose to have our 4 boys circumsized. And they were all fine, they healed great and we havent had any problems. I think we decided on getting them circumsized moslty because we wanted them to look like all the other boys and their dad. Its a difficult choice to make. Good - Luck
(dont let others make you feel bad about your choice)

Answer 3

AAP no longer recommends routine circ. because it serves no valid function...it's only cleaner if you don't wash, and even then the discharge has antibacterial properties not only that the risk of infection is lower then if you were to circ. (infection being thee biggest complication)....the foreskin is a protective and very functional part of the penis...circ. is extremely painful and rarely done with pain meds (google a video of the gruesome act tell me its not painful)...u'll hear wives tales about how it lowers chances of cancer and stds but this is not true and many studied find the opposite which is why the AAP no longer recommends it...many parents now a days are choosing not to mutilate their children....the locker room excuse is no longer an issue as showering is no longer a mandatory thing and 99% of schools come with private stalls...
.the foreskin also serves a very important sexual roll latter in life as it contains thousands of nerve endings and allows a much gentle experience for the woman....
so much time and effort is put into giving your baby a safe and gentle beginning into the world, why would you want to cause him so much stress and pain?...the fact that he will not remember it is no excuse....

Answer 4

Apparently 50% are only being done now in Australia. I has decreased. One thing for it - their penises are able to be cleaned better and suppose not to create infection as easily.

Against - cutting a part of the body even if its only the skin. I dont see the point.

In some religions though, it has to be done. It depends on you really.

Answer 5

Years ago it was the norm because they were telling everyone it was more hygenic. That's all changed now and they don't do it automatically anymore.Most couples do whatever the Dad has I guess so the kid will feel more like Dad. I don't see it as necessary at all. They also say that men who have are circumcised have somewhat less sensation during sex.

Answer 6

Well, it's definitely not necessary. And, it is quite painful. I have seen dozens of babies circumcized and they all scream bloody murder for about ten minutes. However, I still think it is better to have done as a baby than to decide later in life and have it done.

I had my son circumcized because it is the cultural norm in U.S., at least in my region. I don't know if I did the right thing or not, but he is fine and it is easy to clean. He did have adhesions, however. that is one risk, and a lot of circumcized boys get them. they're not too bad, but can hurt a little coming apart.

Answer 7

Yes, it is cleaner. Its safe, and nearly painless. My son didnt even cry. My other son cried for about 6 seconds cause he was cold. They ate perfectly after wards. Good luck. It is much more hygene friendly!