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b.heather
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new AAP policy on circumcision?
b.heather
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I saw a CNN article that said the AAP is preparing to change its policy recommendation on circumcision. Their current policy does not recommend circumcision but also not "not" recommend it. Has anyone seen or heard anything about this? Anyone know what the new policy will be?
Now that we are expecting #2 I guess this is something I'll have to worry about again. What are everyone's thoughts on the subject? I'm really leaning towards not doing it.
CNN article: https://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/04/14/teens.circumcision.ep/index.html?hpt=Sbin
Current circumcision recommendation: https://www.healthychildren.org/english/ages-stages/prenatal/decisions-to-make/pages/Circumcision.aspx
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Re: new AAP policy on circumcision?
Uncircumsized more easily infected vs/ Circumsize not so much infection. Unless there's a religious segment, I don't see why not to do it, that's just an opinion though.
There's a lot of controversy now about circumcision. I think Oregon ruled that the right of the child to stay intact supercedes parental wishes/religious beliefs (basically outlawed infant circumcision). I have 2 boys, the first I did because it was just what you did & the 2nd I was leaning towards not but DH wanted it done. There is less risk of infection with it off but really you just teach them safe sex practices and good hygiene (no different than washing behind their ears).
Not only that but many infants die every year from blood loss (easy to do since they are so small) from the surgery. This is probably part of the reason that circumcision rates have dropped dramatically in the last few years.
I'm betting AAP will reccomend against it but until there are laws in place (like their are for female circumcision) it will still most likely be up to the parents. It's a VERY personal decision and I would just do your research and do what you feel is best. As parents that's all we can do. HTH
I recently watched a program on TLC where a man has devoted his life to educating people about circumcision and how the child should eventually be the one to make that decision. His side of it was more so of the fact that he had been circumcised at birth and once he was a young adult and beginning to be sexually active, he had very low sensitivity on his penis so it was not enjoyable for him ( causing obvious self-esteem and emotion problems.) The foreskin appearently has tons of nerve ending and when you take that away... So alot of men are now "stretching" to give themselves new foreskin since they never had a choice whether to keep it or not, the men seemed very happy with the change.
This was just something I found interesting. Personally I was for circumcision, but it really does make you think.
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I don't know a lot about how it works in the US but in Ontario anyway our health coverage hasn't covered in it many years because they consider it elective plastic surgery. I would be inclined to agree with them.
I didn't circ DS and I won't this one either. I just think it's unnecessary at this point and like pp said if kept clean like the rest of your body there shouldn't be any problem with infection. DS has never had any problems in this area.
I figure it's theirs to decide what to do with it. If someone lopped off my pinky finger at birth and didn't ask me about it I know i'd be pissed.
We didn't circumcise DS and if we have another boy we won't circumcise the next one either. Personally, I think that circumcising because a boy might get an infection later is kind of like removing the appendix at birth to prevent appendicitis. I think that a circumcision may be an appropriate treatment if certain conditions arise, but that it's not an appropriate preventative measure. And, condoms are much more effective at preventing STDs than circumcision is.
And it looks like the locker room concern is completely gone if the circumcision rate is down to 33%
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I mean unless you're a male and you've went from being circ'd to not being circ'd (or vice versa since that is actually possible) I think this is an opinion.
H and I have discussed (and I've given him the choice) and he doesn't feel that it's reduced anything. (although he doesn't know the difference.)
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No, I will not be circ'ing any future sons. Besides the fact that it's almost always unnecessary, it's not my place to make such a decision. I certainly wouldn't want anyone altering my genitals without my consent.
I really don't give a crap what anyone else does with their kid's penis. I care more about how they TEACH that kid to USE his penis and that their son is raised to be a respectful responsible adult man one day who is good to women - like my daughter.
Honestly, I'm not going to judge a parent by a decision they make about circumcision. There are plenty of other waaay more important decisions as parents that carry a crapload more weight about how their kids will function in society.
For us, if we have a boy, we will have a bris at our home, circumsizing our son with all our close friends and family present. (We're Jewish, and for us it is part of a covenant with G-d.) I have been to SO many brises and have yet attended one where the infant cried - although the mom almost always weeps.
So is it still genital mutilation if it's part of a thousands of years old deeply held religious belief?!!? Or do I get a pass. I have read people on the boards say it;s wrong unless it's for religion. Huh?!? Honestly, the reason anyone does or doesn't circ is none of anyone else's business. And anyone who gets judgy about someone else's decision gets judged by me to be an arrogant busybody.
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Oh yes, a thousands of years of religious reason makes it totally rational to mutilate your sons penis in front of an audience. Otherwise, god might not let him in.
I understand that you may not be trying to "Win Friends and Influence People" but OMG seriously?
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Ive read your other posts too, and simply decided I just don't like the way you think. I don't believe in insensitivity. People choose what they want to take to heart.
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Umm....ALL OF US....because the decision to circumsize OR not is still a decision....which means whether you do it or not, you still are making a choice as to how an infant's genitals should look.
Like seriously.....what kind of cvnt makes offensive assinine statements that would offend a good portion of the board for so reason whatsoever other than to get a rise out of people?
Oh, that would be you.
No, deciding not to do something unnecessary is not really a decision. Is it a decision that I will not be cutting my baby's arm off?
Nice language.
Thank you.
And yes, if the question comes up, and needs an answer, regardless of whether it is "necessary or not", it is, in fact a decision.
Would you like to cut your baby's arm off? Why, no thank you, I would not.
There. Decision made.
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YES! All of this!! The fact that we did circ makes me jealous for my Jewish friends who don't have to "explain why"!!