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Should I circumcise my baby?

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Deciding whether to circumcise your son is a deeply personal choice, influenced by various factors. As a parent, you'll make many significant decisions, and this is one of them. To help you make an informed decision, consider some of the benefits and potential risks that result with a circumcision.

 

PROS

• - Cultural and Religious Significance - Circumcision holds deep cultural and spiritual meaning for many families, connecting them to their heritage and traditions. Judaism for example requires circumcision as it is a part of the covenant between God and the Jewish people.

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• Social – Parents don’t want their baby to look different than other male family members or friends.

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• Medical benefits – Reduced risk of urinary tract infection

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• -Lower risk of penile cancer

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• -Decreased risk of HIV and other Sexually transmitted infections

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• -Easier hygiene and cleanliness

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• - Significantly reduces risk of phimosis and paraphimosis

 

Cons

While circumcision carries potential risks like infection and excessive bleeding, these are rare and typically prevented with a competent practitioner.

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Deciding on circumcision is a personal decision for every family. We understand that opinions on infant circumcision vary, and while many disagree with or are strongly against it, others choose this option for their child. For those who decide on circumcision, we offer a procedure that is aesthetic, quick, and caring, prioritizing the child's comfort, safety and well-being.

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Hospital Circumcision VS Holistic circumcision

Many parents assume that having their baby circumcised in a hospital is the only way to go. A hospital is a sterile environment filled with trained professionals, after all, so it must be the best option. However, one should be aware that the hospital circumcision experience is vastly different from our holistic approach.

 

Here is a list of the positive aspects of Holistic Circumcision

• - The procedure takes less than 10 seconds

• -minimal blood loss*

• -preformed by a mohel with an extensive training and practice specifically for circumcision

• -warm familiar family environment

• -At least 8 days post birth when the infants ability to clot and produce immunoglobins has fully developed.

• - no clamping devices used, ever

• -Parents may hold their baby during procedure

• -Comfort of your own home

• -Personal experience, you will have my cell phone number to reach out to me prior and after the circumcision

• -Reduced stress

• -minimally invasive (no painful instruments used)

• - no drugs or injections

• - quick recovery

• - meaningful milestone in the childs life

• - cosmetically pleasing

• - Vitamin K shot not required

 

Hospital Circumcision

• 15–30 minute procedure

• Most cases vitamin K shot required

• Medical Practitioner whose focus is not in the field of circumcision

• Clinical/hospital setting

• Circumcision is done immediately after birth (vitamin k shot may be required)

• Non-traditional circumcisions involve the use of several clamping devices (Gomco clamp, Plastibell) crushing the skin tissue.

• One size fits all approach

• Routine medical procedure without any emotional or spiritual significance

• Baby is strapped to a board

• Generally no contact with the practitioner

• Travel from hospital to home

• Procedure related anxiety 

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By having the procedure in the comfort of your own home, you can focus on what truly matters – the well-being and celebration of your new addition, while also honoring your cultural and religious traditions in a peaceful and serene setting.

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Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. I'm more than happy to take the time to discuss everything with you and address any inquiries you may have. Your comfort and understanding are important to me, and I'm here to support you throughout this process.

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