Circumcision ?

mBLACK · Mar 17th, 2008, 22:40 PM

I HAD MY 20 WEEKS SCAN AND I HAVE A LITTLE BOY IN MY TUMMY!!

WOOO!!
But I was also thinking, for all you mummies to be out there, are you thinking of getting your son circumcised? And for those of you with girls or who don't know what you're having, would you get your baby circumcised ? Does anybody know the pros and cons in doing so ?

kookie · Mar 17th, 2008, 22:50 PM

i have 3 boys my 2 older sons were both done under aneasthetic at 6mnths old as thats how they do it in australia my youngest is now 4mnths and will be getting done at 6 mnths thers so many different opinions on the pro's and con's but it really is a personal decision and preference.

mommytashaX2 · Mar 18th, 2008, 00:07 AM

i'm having a little boy and we're not sure about it. it is a personal choice and something that doesn't have to be rushed. we're just debating on now or later or if its the right thing at all.

Sarah88 · Mar 18th, 2008, 03:33 AM

I started a thread in I think first trimester about this. Definately opened up a can of worms!! So many people are against it, but my BF just had her newborn done and her boy went great. Of course it's under anaesthetic. Our doc here won't do it if they r over 3wks.

Charliepops · Mar 18th, 2008, 05:07 AM

I didn´t have DS done, not because I disagree with it, I just didn´t think it was necessary and DH didn´t want him to have it done x

coccyx · Mar 18th, 2008, 05:52 AM

Definitely not unless a valid medical reason.

ml66uk · Mar 18th, 2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kookie

i have 3 boys my 2 older sons were both done under aneasthetic at 6mnths old as thats how they do it in australia my youngest is now 4mnths and will be getting done at 6 mnths thers so many different opinions on the pro's and con's but it really is a personal decision and preference.

It's actually banned in Australian public hospitals in all states except one. The Children's Commissioner in Tasmania wants to ban it there completely.

I think it's a personal decision too, but that the decision should be the child's. It's their private parts after all. If my son wants to be circed when he's 18 (maybe 16 if he knows what he's doing), I'll gladly pay for it, and help him find the best surgeon around, but until then, I don't want anyone cutting parts off his penis.

If you wait, it's safer, it hurts less, and the results are cosmetically better.

Christi81 · Mar 18th, 2008, 10:39 AM

It's completely a personal decision that you and your OH have to make. You cannot make your decision based off of anyone elses opinion. Everyone has a different background and were raised different. Especially here on this board, we are from all over the world.

I am here in the US and it is a very common practice. It wasn't even a question for us. Here it is done one day after birth. Neither one of my boys even flinched when it was done. The PlastiBel that they use here takes all of 2 seconds to perform and it's done.

You should really research it so that that you and OH feel that you have made the decision that best suits your beliefs. Good Luck!

Michele1026 · Mar 18th, 2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah88

I started a thread in I think first trimester about this. Definately opened up a can of worms!! So many people are against it, but my BF just had her newborn done and her boy went great. Of course it's under anaesthetic. Our doc here won't do it if they r over 3wks.

i remember that thread. Was quite a debate.

for me personally Im doing it for reliegous reasons and my fiance was also.

This is a bigtime personal choice.

Vivanco · Mar 18th, 2008, 11:04 AM

I would absolutely definately agree that it is a very personal decision!!!

We have decided that if we ever have sons then he will be, OH is and it is something we have known we will have done.

I am not the sort of person to push my views on anyone else but that is what we would do.

Hope you make a decision that you and babies daddy are happy with.

Congratulations on the blue bump!!!

Mar 17th, 2008, 22:40 PM	#1
mBLACK Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manitoba Posts: 2,350	Circumcision ? I HAD MY 20 WEEKS SCAN AND I HAVE A LITTLE BOY IN MY TUMMY!! WOOO!! But I was also thinking, for all you mummies to be out there, are you thinking of getting your son circumcised? And for those of you with girls or who don't know what you're having, would you get your baby circumcised ? Does anybody know the pros and cons in doing so ?

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kookie Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: bendigo victoria australia Posts: 1,445	i have 3 boys my 2 older sons were both done under aneasthetic at 6mnths old as thats how they do it in australia my youngest is now 4mnths and will be getting done at 6 mnths thers so many different opinions on the pro's and con's but it really is a personal decision and preference.

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mommytashaX2 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 217	i'm having a little boy and we're not sure about it. it is a personal choice and something that doesn't have to be rushed. we're just debating on now or later or if its the right thing at all.

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Sarah88 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 3,573	I started a thread in I think first trimester about this. Definately opened up a can of worms!! So many people are against it, but my BF just had her newborn done and her boy went great. Of course it's under anaesthetic. Our doc here won't do it if they r over 3wks.

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Charliepops Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 371	I didn´t have DS done, not because I disagree with it, I just didn´t think it was necessary and DH didn´t want him to have it done x

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coccyx Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: with the camels Posts: 2,578	Definitely not unless a valid medical reason.

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Mar 18th, 2008, 10:39 AM	#8
Christi81 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 73	It's completely a personal decision that you and your OH have to make. You cannot make your decision based off of anyone elses opinion. Everyone has a different background and were raised different. Especially here on this board, we are from all over the world. I am here in the US and it is a very common practice. It wasn't even a question for us. Here it is done one day after birth. Neither one of my boys even flinched when it was done. The PlastiBel that they use here takes all of 2 seconds to perform and it's done. You should really research it so that that you and OH feel that you have made the decision that best suits your beliefs. Good Luck!

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Mar 18th, 2008, 11:04 AM	#10
Vivanco Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 853	I would absolutely definately agree that it is a very personal decision!!! We have decided that if we ever have sons then he will be, OH is and it is something we have known we will have done. I am not the sort of person to push my views on anyone else but that is what we would do. Hope you make a decision that you and babies daddy are happy with. Congratulations on the blue bump!!!

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