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If You Chose to Leave Your Son Intact (Uncircumcised)…
Asked by K.P. from Santa Fe
on February 7, 2012
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Not starting a flame war, even though I know it's controversial (which is why I have a separate question for the opposite side).
What was the main thing that influe...
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- What was the main thing that influenced your choice? > I think it was just that I don't like to put my children through any more medical interference than necessary....
- I am a scientist and when I was in my 20s I read the whole Science Magazine (a science journal) that came out all on circumcision. It was all science and medical artic...
- We chose not to b/c the most current health info showed that the health risks of doing it (low that they may be) were slightly outweighed by the health risks of not. ...
To Circumcise or Not to Circumcise... That Is the Question
Asked by M.S. from Denver
on March 13, 2009
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so I'm debating about this one... due with a baby boy (obviously) in june, and I'm really pondering the whole circumcision question.
my gut tells me that I just don...
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- Trust me, getting it done later in life is much, much, much, much, much worse than doing it as a newborn. For my two friends that ended up getting the removal done it ...
- Both of my boys are circumcised as well as their father. They have a new way of doing this, the doctors put a ring around the tip (the part they want to fall off) it d...
- Our son was circumcised. He wasn't traumatized and, really, didn't seem to feel it much at all. Talk to your doctor, get the pros and cons on both sides and make an...
Pediatrician VS. Family Doctor?????
Asked by M.H. from Kansas City
on April 17, 2008
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I am due in about 8 weeks and can't really make up my mind on wether my newborn should see a pediatrician or just our regular family doctor. My mother is a nurse at m...
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- Don't worry either way you choose....the doctor will always be there when you need them or a nurse. Don't worry Mommy to be, you & baby will be fine:-). God luck & God...
- I say better safe then sorry. My daughter was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and she probably would have beed diagnosed earlier if she had had a pediatrician even thoug...
- M., The experience a pediatrician can bring to the table vs. a family doctor, is priceless. Have you been seeing your family doctor all throughout your pregnancy...
Uti's, Circimsicions and VCUG
Asked by K.D. from Washington DC
on November 29, 2011
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My newborn was just hospitalized for a UTI at 8 days old. He is home now...the docs are recommending a VCUG....I am concerned about radiation with this test....is it p...
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- My son had a VCUG at a week old. He then required surgery at 4 weeks and 12 months. The VCUG found the problem. My son isn't circumcised.
- I have never heard of a circ causing a UTI. It is really rare for boys to get UTI's which is why your doc wants the VCUG done. The radiation is minimal on this. My ...
- My daughter had a UTI at 16 months and we got a VCUG at that point and she was diagnosed with vesicouretural reflux on one side. She participated in the RIVUR study a...
To Circumcise or Not to Circumcise?
Asked by L.O. from Seattle
on November 5, 2009
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Ok so I have a strange sort of situation. I currently have 2 kids 1 girl 1 boy. When our son was born dad decided he thought he should be circumcised, and I kinda figu...
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- dear L.,. backround: two sons cirmcumsized. I went with my first son while he had his circumcision. to hold his hand and be the mommy there for him...ok. what a...
- it depends on your morals. i honestly think it would benefit your son more in the future, because as far as i was told having forskin creats bacteria. its harder to cl...
- Dear L., I'm so sorry. That sounds like an awful experience for you and your little guy. No wonder you don't want a repeat performance. We made the decision not to...
Circumcision
Asked by C.K. from Minneapolis
on August 17, 2006
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My son is 3 months old and we did not and do not plan to have him circumcized. I have heard that it is medically unnecessary anyway. I have heard from a family member ...
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- When I was pregnant, I talked to a lot of people to get opinions, and what made up my mind was when someone told me about a 40 year old who got a bad infection and had...
- Hello, I have a 2 1/2 yr old son and I chose to Circ. him due to my very own father. He was in his late 50's when he needed "it" done. He had went through years of in...
- Hi C. - My 18 month old son is not circumcised. My husband that I have been married to for 17 years is 45 years old and he is not circumsiced. Neither my son or h...
Circumcision
Asked by E.L. from Seattle
on June 26, 2011
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Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on circumcision. My husband is circumcised and we are expecting our son to be born any day now. He thinks it's important ...
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- Hi E., I had both my boys circumcised, exactly for the reason you site. I left it up to my husband. We had no problems of course with either one of their circumcisions...
- I wouldnt, it's an unnecessary surgery on an infant. But if your husband really wants it, it's not really that big of a deal. You probably aught to check with your ins...
- We didn't. No problems yet; they are nearly 6 and 3. It's unnecessary. Would you have your baby's tonsils or appendix taken out just to avoid a chance of pain and s...
If You Chose to Circumcise Your Son…
Asked by K.P. from Santa Fe
on February 7, 2012
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Not starting a flame war, even though I know it's controversial (which is why I have a separate question for the opposite side).
I'm doing some personal research ju...
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- We circumsized our children because it is a cultural, traditional thing to do, because it can prevent infections later down the line, it's easier to clean, to prevent ...
- I didn't know to do any differently back in the '90's . . . I probably would have had religious concerns too (staying consistent with Judeo-Christian tradition). Th...
- Hygienic reasons. I'm starting to wonder if it was the best decision though..there's so much conflicting research out there that it's hard to know what the right thin...
Opinions About Circumcision
Asked by L.H. from Phoenix
on July 27, 2008
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I would like to know some opinions about how moms and dads feel about circumcising your sons. I dont know if we are having a boy or girl, but I have to decide on that ...
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- L., We had both of our sons circumsized. We had a very long discussion about it, pros and cons, and what finally decided us was our talk with a pediatrician, who told...
- I am a local Occupational Therapist in Private Practice, with 30+ years experience. I deal with cronic pain and trauma...There is a direct correlation between the min...
- I would say write out your pro and con list. That's what I did and the pro list for doing it came out the winner so we did and I have two boys and I don't regret my d...
Experiences with Circumcision
Asked by C.K. from Boston
on September 8, 2009
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I'm due with my third child in January. My first two are girls and this time its a boy.
I'm trying to decide whether to circumcise or not, I'm leaning toward not doi...
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- I circumcised my son. Simply because I wanted to, and it really is a little cleaner and easier in the long run. The procedure is usually done on the day (or day bef...
- Like several of my friends, I let my husband decide on circumcision (he should know better than I). He chose to do it, and I have no regrets on this decision, no prob...
- I would recommend doing it. Get a pediatric urologist and have it done right. We have two boys, both had numbing cream BEFORE the local anesthesia shots and lidocaine ...
