When Should I Get My Son Circumcised????

Dont wait have it done in the hospital...my sister waited and had it done out of the hospital like a week later and now he has to go back and have it redone and now they have to pu0t him to sleep to do it this time and that is very dangetrous for a dchild to deal with and come out of so now she is worried id say have it done at birth

I did right in the hospital after both boys were born. The obgyn doesn't do it. It's usually a pediatrician or another doctor that specializes in children. If you are going to do it i would suggest doing it while in the hospital unless for religious reasons you need to wait. That way they don't remember it.

If you want him circumcised, I would say do it as soon as possible. When my son was born, his pediatrition circumcised him (at the hospital) when he was 2 days old. But I have seen too many kids not be circumcised, not clean themselves (or be cleaned) properly and then have to be circumcised between 8-10yrs old because their having problems, and it is much harder on them when they are older. So the sooner the better.

Oh!!! defininetly the day he is born!!!!

My son isn't circumcised neither are my 4 nephews. It isn't medically necessary most of the time.

Here are 2 great websites that talk about it:

http://www.nocirc.org/

http://www.noharmm.org/

And here's a pictorial of what happens during a circumcision:
http://www.cirp.org/library/procedure/plastibell/

There's no way I could have made my son go through this. And yes, they do feel that pain... normally they aren't given any type of pain meds or numbing agents to do this.

I took three daughters home without surgery and this past year I had my son. My husband and I did research on this issue with each child's birth and each time came to the conclusion not to have this done. We are Catholic, so we don't have any religious reason for having the surgery, and we didn't see that it was medically necessary from the AMA and from the doctors with whom we spoke. My husband is circumcised, my son is not, and it is not a big deal in our home. This is just the decision we made for ourselves. Good luck and God bless!

Hi E.,
If you are Jewish and this is a cultural and or religious decision then please respectfully disregard my post, but if not then you should re-search circumcision. Current, highly respected medical professionals are now saying that circumcision is not medically necessary and that it is an unnecessary trauma to your infant.
If you want to read some anecdotal stories and studies and so on please have a look at www.nocirc.org
Take care and congratulations!

A.- wahm to Dominic (9) and Julian (6)

Hi E.,

First many congratulations! I personally would meet with the "Specialist" and book the appointment before you depart the hospital. I had all the same concerns, but opted to go for it at the first opportunity. I was so glad I did. I know all the experts say they don't experience the pain when they are first born, but they do and you see it in their little faces. The nice thing is that if it is donewhile you in the hospital, you can give him extra special love and attention while the nursing staff takes care of you.

Most likey your baby boy will cry every time he urinates for a couple of days. Over all I am really thankful that my son and I both went through this his first few days of his life and got it over with. I am confident if you ask you brother he'll agree!

Tip use lots of vaseline, cake it his little privates so the guaze won't stick to him.

Lots of luck and many congrats!

CJ

I would get your son circumcised when he is born. My son was born at 2am and the same with your hospital..The "Specialist" wasnt there at that time. Because of the time my son was born we had to stay at the hospital for 2 days. They didn't do his circumcision until the morning we left and everything was ok. He never had any trouble with it. I wouldn't procrastinate if I was you, for the reason you stated with your brother. The longer you wait the more pain your son will be in. I pray for you and your son's delivery that everything goes fantastic~!!

My boy was done the day he left the hospital. It is better on them when first week of birth. I do know of others that waited and it wasn't a good experience at all. Chances are you might be in hospital about 3 days INSIST at check in that the specialists do this as soon as possible!

E.,

Do the circumsision at birth or at least before you leave the hospital. Do you have a pediatrician yet? If so, talk to them about your doctor delima and see what they suggest. I have a 2-1/2 year-old son and his was done by my OB-GYN (who did not deliver him as he was 3 weeks early). I would hate for him to go through any extreme pain especially that which he would remember. Besides, I think my cost was already added in with my hospital stay, so that is another consideration....will there be another cost for you if ou wait?

S.

Our son got circumcized the day we went home, so he was 3 days old. He wasn't even crying when thay brought him back. Maybe the spec. will be thier during your stay at the hospital. I wouldn't wait longer than a week, you don't want to tramatize him.

My son was not circumcised at the hospital, because it was friday... what a stupid excuse! Anyways, he was circumsized right before his 1st birthday. We used a pediatric surgan that was fantastic. The operation was so short, and we were home before lunch time (went to the hospital early early morning.

If your not comfortable with it being done at your hospital then by all means wait. We did it right before 1 year because I didn't want my son to remember the pain at all. All is well now. Good luck! If you want to know the name of the doctors we used I can try and find it for you, they were great!

I had my son circumsized at the Hospital. I felt it would be better to get everything done and out of the way there. They did it the evening before the afternoon we were released. They had him skip his dinner, he was gone about 20 minutes, and when they brought him back I fed him. He seemed fine and healed perfectly within 10 days :) I was worried he would have been in a lot of pain, but he didnt seem the least bit concerned. Ive read- and believe- it's only going to hurt more and upset the baby more the older they get. Just my personal belief

HELLO, MY NAME IS T. I LIVE IN SPRING AND MY SON WHOM WILL BE 10 IN MARCH WAS DONE 1 DAY AFTER BIRTH, THE MAN WHOM WAS HIS DOCTOR IN THE HOSPITAL WAS THE ONE WHO PREFORMED HIS CURCUMISSION IN THE NURSERY AT THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS BORN. (NORTH EAST MEDICAL) MY NEPHEW WAS DONE 1 WEEK AFTER HIS BIRTH IN THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE. WELL I HOPE THIS HELPS. THANKS T.

E., it is my advise to do it at birth, I adopted my son at birth and when I got out to California they told me it was not standard practice to circumcise the baby at birth in the hospital, (he was in the NICU), and that he would be circumcised at the Pediatrician's office when we got home, well long story short due to illness he was not able to be circumcised until he was six months old. He had to go thru same day surgery at the local children's hospital and be put under general anesthesia. Then of course he was in pain for about 2 weeks after and there is no way to explain it to such a little one, so my advise is if you are going to have it done call around to the hospital, ask the nurses, ask your OB GYN who would be the best person to handle this and have it done prior to leaving the hospital. Also I am a single adoptive mom and although it was very tough on my own, after the third month, I was sleep deprived but felt like an old pro. Good luck and have fun with your little miracle, times goes by very very fast.

Hi E.!

Congratulations on your new bundle to come ! Definitely have it done at the hospital. The specialists are in and out daily upon delivery days. My doctor didn't do my son's circumcision the specialist did. I have a 2 and 4 yr old. Its easier on the child and heal faster at birth. You and your little man will thank you later for not waiting. The thing is, if you wait, mommy mode kicks in and before you know it, he too will be 9 or older and that's unneccesary pain. He will be fine the same day. Of course he will cry. You won't be present which you wouldn't want to be. Once its done they will bring him in to you and your scent, your nurturing alone will help him to cope and soon will eat, and poop and be off on another nap until you have to feed and change him again.

I'm sure it is stressful having your little one on your end and your hubby being off to help fight for our country. I thank you as well as your hubby for thinking of us and being selfishless. You guys are awesome ! Take lots of pics so although he won't be present the pics will tell the story as if he were here. God is in control and my prayers are with you and your family and for a speedy and safe return of your husband. Be sure to get lots of rest while in the hospital. Don't be super mom. Send him back to the nursery at night as well as throughtout the day. Ask for something to help you sleep and relay and take advantage of the help you have while the nurses are there. You will be appreciative especially when you get home and have to do it non stop. You will wish on having the nurses there. I thought that was the worst advice ever and trust me, the second time around, I didn't even have to think twice. Take Care and May God bless and keep you in His care!

L.

Sorry I was so long winded.

Definitly do it as soon as possible. We had out little guy circumcised the day after he was born. He definitly cried, but it didn't bother him after that. I thought the circumcision site was easier to care for than the belly button! Be sure to use plenty of vaseline!!! I would ask to meet the specialist. I am trying to remember but I am pretty sure that the pediatrician did my son's. I think my OB was originally going to do it but then the pediatrician was there at the same time and decided to do it. If it wasn't that way, then it was the other way around and my OB did the circumcision. At any rate, whomever peforms the surgery, you'll feel better if you meet them first, same as you would with any procedure. Congrats!

It will be best to do it when he is born to get it over with.

i'd do it at birth if you're going to do it at all. if you wait, i'd just as soon not do it.

The circumcision is done before you take the baby home unless you say otherwise. Is the hospital the best? Can't help but wonder when you said sometimes the specialist is there and sometimes not. You may want to make some more inquiries before going there. You need the best care for your baby and yourself. If you have anyone, your mother or sister, close friend who can be with you. Take them with you to the hospital even if you hire a sitter. You need someone with you now days. God bless you and may he guide you.

I would definatley want to meet the "specialist" first!! My son's pediatrician did his. And we had it done while we were still in the hospital. They told us it doesnt seem to hurt them when they are that young as it does when they are older. But we had met the doc long before we had him. I would definatley have it done before you leave the hospital if you are going to do it and I would set an appointment for the "specialist" so you can speak with them! Hope this helps!!
Congrats on your child! We had our son almost 2 years ago now!! They are truly a blessing!

Have a great day!
T.

I had my son circumcised while he was still in the hospital, by a pediatrician of my choice...(he actually did my brothers circumcision's so my mom recommended him). The faster you get it done...the better, and he will forget within a couple of hours. As soon as they brought Joshua back to me he was crying a little, but I fed him and he fell asleep and was just fine after that. They gave him localized anesthesia, and they give them pain medication (strong baby Tylenol) to help with the initial pain and help them sleep so they don't fuss and kick around right after it is done. Whatever you decide, you will be right, because you know best for him.

The earliest you can do it is the best. It is a painful procedure, but once it's done and healed it is okay. I think my son got his just after my six week checkup.
M.

Being a new mother is a scary job but, your motherly instinct will
kick in and you will do fine. As for circumcising your son your best bet is to do it before you leave the hospital. All you do is tell them when you go in thats what you want and theres usually a doctor there to do it. Most pediatritions do it.I know when I had my son they gave me a paper to fill out asking if I want my son circumcized and of chorused I said yes.good luck with your new baby and I bet you will be a great mother. B.

My boys ages 2 and 1 were both circumcized before we left the hospital. The pediatrician that examined them and released them from the hospital did the procedure. Personally I think the sooner the better for their comfort. Good luck with everything.

I think it is best done before you go home after delivery. It doesnt seem to bother them as bad as when they are older. My son was done this way and it didnt seem to hurt him however I have had friends that had it done later and it did seem to bother them more.

Usually most parents wait a few days before circumsizing their little boys. My friends are opting NOT to circumsise their little boys, due to the loss of sensitivity issue. It is a personal choice though. It is less painful for the baby if it is done in the first month of life.
Good luck with your decision and new baby!
K.

I had my son circumcized when he was 2 or 3 days old (it all blurred together, I wasnt used to lack of sleep). If you do it then they do still feel pain (they only use a topical anastheic) but they will not remember it and will recover very quickly.

However, you do need to know that when it heals (3-4 days later) you will need to pull the skin down and use vasoline EVERY time you diaper him. Nobody told me that, and because my son had "extra" skin (which I am told is normal in almost 30% of boys) he had to be recircumzised at 18 months. Which was a terrible experience because the children have to fast, wait at the hospital (while hungery and thirsty) then be sedated (scary) and then in pain afterwards. Of course my little champ delt with the pain quite well but I would never want to do this again to my son or anyone elses.

My opinion is to get a recomendation from your babys pediatritan and have it done soon after birth then take care of it as I mentioned above.

Good luck and best wishes! My two kids have been the time of my life and are the best things that have ever happend to me and my world. You are about to find the purest love and happieness youve ever known!

If you need anything feel free to send me a note,

K.

My son was circumcised at birth. My son was actually 2 weeks old already. (He spent his first two weeks in the hospital due to respiratory problems because he was a premie.) The doctor did the circumcision the day before we left the hospital. We cared for his little wee wee for two days and that was it. The doctor gave us some petroleum jelly and gauze to put on it every diaper change. I know a lot of people worry about the baby being in pain, but I feel at birth is the best time to do it. My baby was fine and didn't have any problems. Good luck with your decision!

I had my son circumsised immedietly.. actually, I think it was the day after he was born. The sooner the better! The specialist may not be there right after birth, but surely he will be there within a day or so. I definetly recommend doing it ASAP!