Opinion on Circumcision for boys - Page 4

beanie · Feb 15th, 2008, 19:09 PM

see I think willies are funny looking things sans sleeping bag or not

isil · Feb 16th, 2008, 15:44 PM

Ordinarily, I'd be completely against circumcision...but for some reason I find myself considering it (if it's a boy). My bf is circumcised and I just want them to be the same. which sounds completely off the wall I know. I don't think we will end up getting him 'done' though unless there is a medical need for it. But part of me has considered it or is or something.

Michele1026 · Feb 16th, 2008, 22:04 PM

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Originally Posted by coccyx

Surely we can't go around mutilating a baby's body just because it is not considered the most attractive thing to look at. If there were more uncircumcised males then it would be the norm ., and people in society would be more accepting of it. ? Jenny was right , madness of culture where perfection, or perceived perfection is constantly strived for. YUK

Again that is a matter of opinon......as someone stated before in the US it is VERY common, I will circumcise my son not only do I feel its more healthy my fiance also believes that it is, and yes thats only our opinions. Im also doing it for Religious beliefs. We are jewish and its part of our religion. Also as part of the religion after this is done the child is officially named and again in my faith we name after someone who has passed on, in my case that is my father and its in honor of him also this is done I do think its kinda weird too. However after speaking to my fiance who is circumsized and my family , we think feel its right for us.
Also anyone who this this hurts the child the more I read on it , its not hurting them they are more upset being constricted for the 2 minutes it takes to do it than feeling any pain.
Seems the more i look this up the more opinions there are, I feel every family should do whats best for there family.
Good Luck to everyone making this decsion.

Bec&Bump · Feb 16th, 2008, 22:23 PM

Theres no way I'd subject my little fella to something like that if it was completley unneccesary. Its upto you though. I wouldn't be doing it to suit a 'tradition' though, I think thats all for the wrong reasons. If it was medical and HAD to be done then fine, but not just to follow suit.

coccyx · Feb 17th, 2008, 02:36 AM

How is it not hurting them?????? They have nerve endings in the skin at the end of the penis don't they??? NO WAY

hypnorm · Feb 17th, 2008, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Michele1026

Also anyone who this this hurts the child the more I read on it , its not hurting them they are more upset being constricted for the 2 minutes it takes to do it than feeling any pain.

Do you have any proof to that?

Of course it hurts them! maybe only for a couple of mins but it still hurts, just because something doesnt scream its head off.
As said before why use Local anaesthetic cream if it doesnt hurt.
Its like people saying that docking dogs tails doesnt hurt! thats why it has been banned.

Michele1026 · Feb 17th, 2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by hypnorm

Do you have any proof to that?

Of course it hurts them! maybe only for a couple of mins but it still hurts, just because something doesnt scream its head off.
As said before why use Local anaesthetic cream if it doesnt hurt.
Its like people saying that docking dogs tails doesnt hurt! thats why it has been banned.

http://www.drgreenberg.ca/images/faq.htm

This is someone I was refered too for some info.
Again I feel there are lots of strong opinions on this topic.
Every family should do what is best for them.

Jo · Feb 17th, 2008, 11:51 AM

personally i would never get it done unless there was a real medical reason for it, but it does seem to be done is US a lot more than UK, I can't ever remember having discussions about it before
I would just like to comment on this though

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Originally Posted by shannon

but it is way easier to care for without having to pull back skin and get more detailed with every diaper change

I have never ever had to pull Jacks foreskin back, to keep him clean, there is no need for it and could be very nasty if tried and cause unneeded infections

hermanasista · Feb 17th, 2008, 13:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelS

Ultimately, in my opinion, I think it's barbaric and I'd never suggest that anyone does it. It's making a major decision for your child without his input. It's a horrific act especially if it's done for reasons such as religion or, even worse, 'because daddy looks like that' or 'but everyone else I know has had it done'. That's not a very good justification at all.

I couldn't agree more. If we have a boy, we are going to leave his anatomy entirely intact. My husband, after doing some research, has even considered restoring his own brutalized self. It just seems like yet one more thing that has become a standard part of the whole over-medicalized birthing scene here in the U.S.

hypnorm · Feb 17th, 2008, 15:12 PM

: Will it hurt my baby?
A: Published studies have shown that the pain control protocol is very effective. Many babies can sleep right throughout the procedure. Most babies experience little or no pain.
Q: What can I expect my baby to be like after the circumcision?
A: It is not unusual for the baby to sleep for 6-8 hours after the circumcision and to miss a feeding. Some babies will be irritable for a few hours afterwards. The baby should void feeding within 4 hours of the circumcision.

All this indicates pain.

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isil Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,145	Ordinarily, I'd be completely against circumcision...but for some reason I find myself considering it (if it's a boy). My bf is circumcised and I just want them to be the same. which sounds completely off the wall I know. I don't think we will end up getting him 'done' though unless there is a medical need for it. But part of me has considered it or is or something.

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Bec&Bump Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Liverpool, Uk Posts: 41	Theres no way I'd subject my little fella to something like that if it was completley unneccesary. Its upto you though. I wouldn't be doing it to suit a 'tradition' though, I think thats all for the wrong reasons. If it was medical and HAD to be done then fine, but not just to follow suit.

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hypnorm Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stroud, Gloucester Posts: 4,505	: Will it hurt my baby? A: Published studies have shown that the pain control protocol is very effective. Many babies can sleep right throughout the procedure. Most babies experience little or no pain. Q: What can I expect my baby to be like after the circumcision? A: It is not unusual for the baby to sleep for 6-8 hours after the circumcision and to miss a feeding. Some babies will be irritable for a few hours afterwards. The baby should void feeding within 4 hours of the circumcision. All this indicates pain.

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