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To Circumcise or Not?
Asked by E.B. from Philadelphia
on July 2, 2008
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We have no religious requirements/obligations to (or not to) circumcise our son, who is due in 4 weeks. We have NO idea whether to opt for this or not and can’t see...
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- I have a healthy, 5 year old, uncircumcised son. We just couldn't be convinced it was medically necessary, too many times the final outcome is loss of sensation, nerve...
- Dear E.B., Ultimately it comes down to a personal choice, but for sanitary purposes I would choose circumcision. My Husband and I chose this route for all of our son...
- Mostly a personal choice, but keep in mind, boys tend to be dirty. I have to be all over my six year old to make sure he is cleaning properly, and he is circumcized. ...
To Circumcise or Not Circumcise?
Asked by M.R. from Modesto
on July 4, 2008
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Hi- I'm 35 weeks pregnant with my second, this time it's a boy and of course, I've been thinking about circumcision. After asking my daughters pediatrician and readin...
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- The best advice I have heard was from a friend who is a labor and delivery nurse, which is to do what the baby's father has done, otherwise you will be explaining why ...
- We chose to circumsize our boys so they would "look like daddy", because kids notice these things at a VERY young age. Also the unknown is scary for hubby. Many more...
- in my estimation, circumcision is genital mutilation...listen to your heart...keep it natural, keep it simple.
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...
To Circumcise or Not?
Asked by V.W. from San Francisco
on July 14, 2007
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I apologize if this is offensive to anyone. I am a single mother and my son is due in a few days. My ex-husband had my first son circumsized and I remember being ver...
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- I totally disagree with the women who say that not circumsizing your son is a good choice. My father wasn't circumsized and he had tons of problems with it, from what ...
- This can be a loaded topic. ::This is frankly just my opinoin, and my husband's first hand experience. I DO NOT want any debate on it. AS if that is the case. Pleas...
- Hi V., I have a 3 year old son and another due October 1st.. I had my first son circumsized and will have my 2nd done also.. I just felt that it would be harder to cl...
Circumcise
Asked by K.D. from Salt Lake City
on June 10, 2008
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Hi everyone - this is my first time asking a question. I am really in need of some advice. My 3 year son who we adopted is not circumcised and I am considering havin...
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- Don't do it! I have a friend who was circumcised as an older child, and he was totally traumatized by the experience. If your son hasn't had any problems so far with i...
- K., Very important topic. I am adamately opposed to circumcision- my reasons are; 1. it is not necessary, (Do you think your son is need of this cosmetic surgery? S...
- Listen to HC! He is right on. I don't even believe infants should be circumcised. To do so to a 3-year-old seems cruel and unnecessary. There are many good resource...
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...
To Circumcise or Not to Circumcise
Asked by K.C. from Chicago
on June 4, 2007
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Hi all!
So I'm due to have a little boy any day (God willing!) and just realized that I have a decision to make about circumcision. First off my husband DEFINITELY...
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- We had it done to our son (my husband is circ'ed, so I let him make the decision). In hindsight, I wish like heck we had NOT had it done. God created a perfect littl...
- I said yes for my son. When asked at a doctor's visit I had no clue. Both my husband and Mom said yes. He is 6 now and doesn't remember any of it.
- Your son will never ever remember any of it. My son was and hardly cried at all. I recomend getting it done. He will thank you in the long run and will "fit" in bet...
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 ...
Convincing Myself Circumcision Is Ok
Asked by K.T. from Chicago
on September 14, 2007
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My husband and I are expecting our first little boy soon and I decided to leave the circumcision decision up to him. He told me last night that he has talked to his f...
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- We had our twin sons circumcised for two reasons. One was so they could fit in in our culture; most boys in the US are still circumcised and, whether it's fair or not...
- Just like any other hot topic, the people on either side find and embrace the information that supports THEIR decision. I did not have my son circumcised, a decision ...
- The research states that getting a circumcision does lower risk of UTI. I have done a few when I worked out in san diego and not a single baby cried for more than a s...
Circumcision – Why or Why Not Chose It?
Asked by W.D. from Dallas
on December 17, 2007
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I’m just curious about some viewpoints on why or why not you chose to circumcise your son. I’m also curious if not circumcising has just become the “in” thing...
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- Hi W.! I also hope that you get non-judgemental responses to your question. In my experience, I never thought about not doing it. I have 5 boys & their Dad was, so ...
- We chose to have our son circumcised, I think 2-3 days after he was born. We have had no problems and I am glad that we got it done, his Dad is circumcised and I think...
- Circumcised all of them - My husband is circumcised. My dad had to be circumcised later in life (teens) due to infection, and it was a pretty horrible experience. ...
