CircumcisionCircumcision is a widely controversial issue and most parents don’t fully understand why they have it done. It’s a surgical procedure to remove the foreskin and mucosal tissue that covers the head of the penis. Often times males are circumcised because of religious beliefs, or because the parents don’t want their son to be different from Daddy or be teased. Currently in western culture, about 50% of boys are circumcised which is about a 30% decrease from twenty-five years ago. There are lots of information sources out there and it’s easy to spin your wheels trying to figure out if it’s the right thing to do for your child. First, you must understand that it is not required or necessary, nor does it provide any benefit (medical or otherwise) to your son. It’s ridiculous to think that it won’t be painful for a baby or that consequences cannot arise. Research shows that you have a higher chance of infection or complication having the surgery performed than avoiding it altogether. Keeping your son’s foreskin in tact can help to avoid many other issues in infancy and later in life medically, psychologically and psychosexually. Ultimately you will have to decide what you believe is best for your baby. I strongly encourage you to do your homework and weigh the risks and benefits. Circumcision is after all irreversible.Please read this article on circumcision Or visit www.nocirc.org for further information.
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