Can I open a can of worms?

Maggie6424 · June 2014

We will circ just because it's the norm. No other reason.

DaniGrace89 · June 2014

Prior to finding out our LO was a girl, we decided that in the event of a boy we would NOT circumcise. This is against family traditions. Most compelling to me was watching youtube videos on "neonatal circumcision". The clinical videos are unbiased... I don't mind what anyone else does. But for me, the videos made me question necessity.

asarem93 · June 2014

I haven't found any reason we should. It's not the norm around here(central/south texas) and medically speaking nothing has caught my attention except for a few men who have issues. DH agreed even though he is cut.

Dubsgirlie · June 2014

Nicb13 said:

Emerald27 said:

DS is circumcised and this little boy will be too. It was important to DH that we do it, and I did not feel strongly either way, so I let him make the decision.

We had the procedure done the second day in the hospital so that we had had plenty of bonding and breastfeeding time together beforehand. We also requested maximum pain medication. It was very fast, and healed easily with minimal work, and he showed no signs of discomfort following the procedure.

I would make sure that if you opt for circumcision, you discuss it with your OB and pediatrician in advance so that you choose the practitioner you trust for the job.

Ditto.

Double ditto, but DS didn't have pain medication. He was totally fine immediately after and from then on he didn't have any problems.

ladybug0088 · June 2014

I dated a guy that ended up having a circumcision when he was 35. He was really uncomfortable afterwards but said he was really glad he finally got it done. He wished his parents had done it to him as an infant.

BabyBsOven · June 2014

I agree that since the issue is so 50/50 in the states and there is research to support both sides, the decision should be a personal one between you and your DH. For DH and I, I left the decision up to him. I feel strongly about a lot of things concerning my pregnancy and birth and DH has supported me even if he was unsure so, since I don't feel strongly one way or the other and he is VERY pro-circ (because of cleanliness, STD contraction rates, and "looking the same as daddy"), I figure it is only fair to support him.

asarem93 · June 2014

Super late, but this is a week written article and pretty much shows why we are anti-circ
https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5318636

brittanylee618 · June 2014

I agree with most. I'm sure there are pros and cons to both but we will choose to circumcise. I work in infant care and my nephew isn't circumcised as well and I have had many parents complain of continuing infections and issues. I'm sure there are ways to prevent infection but that's really my only experience with uncircumcised infants.

[Deleted User] · June 2014

asarem93 said:
Super late, but this is a week written article and pretty much shows why we are anti-circ
https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5318636

This was really interesting. Thanks for sharing!

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