also i circumsizec for hygene issues. baby boy who are not circumsized are prone to have yeast and uti infections more frequently
Its none of their business. Do what feels right to you
I have 5 boys, non are circumcised. None have ever even had a uti. But an honest question to yourself what is yours and dad choice. Now if you are questioning your decision research it. Look at the pros and cons. And then make a viable decision. But my opinion he was born that way for a reason, if the foreskin wasn’t suppose to be there they would be born with out it. But take in mind what I stated before do your research and go with what you feel comfortable with.
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YOU do what YOU want to do with YOUR child, its nobody elses buisness but you and the father:heart:
yes we had our son done, even though our families were against it. it does help them stay cleaner
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My boys aren’t. It’s your choice… keep it clean
In our country they circumcise at like 5th grade or 6th grade that’s the time they can already take care of themselves but my in laws suggested to circumcise my child the time he was born because they said that’s the way they do it here in US and babies heal more faster but I didn’t do it. I think I can’t do that to my newborn son lols so I’ll just wait for the perfect time when he’s already ready.
Just curious-if a woman has a mastectomy do we refer to her as “not intact?”
I did with my first boy but I’m pregnant with my second and will not be this time around as dad isn’t
Be very careful and do your research. My nephew didn’t get circumcised cause his parents couldn’t agree. It ended up that if they would have circumcised him they would killed him, here he is allergic to vitamin K. They give babies vitamin K shots so they stop bleeding after being circumcised.
Circumcised males have less sensation then non circumcised men.
I made the decision to have my son circumcised.
That’s your choice and your choice alone to make. Do not let anyone else’s opinion change your mind. You don’t want to, then don’t.
Your choice. I couldn’t do it though. Nope.
Not telling you what to do. It’s your child and your choice. It is healthier to do it though. Even in infants it can reduce yeast infections and bladder infections.
Not being circumcised can lead to penile cancer and greater risk of HPV, just to name a few. According to the American Cancer Society
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No- keeping him the way he was designed is the right thing to do! All mammals are born with foreskin! No medical organization on earth recommends routine infant circumcision! There’s no reason to cause your baby pain and amputate a healthy functional body part! Yourwholebaby.org
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You need to make that decision on your own! Read the pros and cons. We decided to circumcise our son because we felt it the best choice.
Why don’t you just tell them to mind their own business?
Think of what he may have to deal with as he gets older. My step dad is not circumcised and he wished he was. It’s not easy to do as they get older.
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My father said absolutely get it done for the boys.
I gave 2 boys and both are; my last son slept through it!
Ok I have 4 sons I did not circumcise any of them my oldest ( 28) says it’s never been a big deal my one son had some issues he wanted to be done and I took him for it when they got him back in the operating room they found out he had hypospadias if I had him done at birth he would have needed many surgeries to correct it as they dont check for it but since the skin was there it took one small surgery to fix it. Also I worked in a hospital and seen babies done and I was horrified.
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We circumcised our son. It was ugly and look painful but it didn’t seem to bother him and healed fast. I’m glad we did it.
I have two boys, none of them would ever be circumcised. They are healthy boy. We never think about this as male mutilation, it is.
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Circumcising is done to help prevent disease when the foreskin is not pushed back and cleaned everyday properly! If this procedure is not done this has to be done daily by one of the parents until the child is old enough to do so on his own
In the armed forces they would call for “a short arm inspection” to make sure the uncircumcised men were free from disease I have four sons and three grandsons who were circumcised never had a problem
I have two sons one 29 the other 22 they both are. I did some research when i was pregnant, there are pros and cons on both sides, for us the pros out weighed the cons.
All 3 of my boys were circumcised. I was present for all 3. Neither of them flinched. No tears. Working in geriatrics as a nurse, I am an advocate of circumcision!
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No, it’s not necessary. Almost killed my youngest son. The instruments used in the procedure were properly sterilized and he ended up with a urinary infection of klebsiella (a hospital-borne bacteria that usually infects the lungs). It went systemic and almost killed him. Between the infection itself and the antibiotics they had to pump straight to his heart, his immune system was destroyed for years. We still don’t know if he will have any long-term damage to his urinary tract.
The hospital paid for his treatment and follow-up care for 5 years (obviously, they would have been sued into oblivion otherwise). They were the ones who launched the investigation into how he contracted the bacteria because it’s not one that is usually acquired outside of hospitals and the area that was infected was unusual. They determined it was due to the instruments used during his circumcision. Had I known something that horrific could have been a possible outcome, and had my ex husband not been so insistent on circumcision, I wouldn’t have done it for either of my boys.
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This child deserves “his body, his choice”
Your family is wrong
Every adult male that I know who was not had to have it done later
My mom said that doctors lied to her an told her it wasn’t painful for the baby so my brother was circumcised. Later she went to nursing school and in clinical saw the process and was traumatized by the tied down screaming babies. My husband is not circumcised. It is a choice but I wouldn’t do it…
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I would definitely I have two sons both are
There are no known scientific facts that claim benefits for circumcision. It’s a matter of personal preference, and I’d suggest you stick to your guns.
Only if a health need denotes it!
No reason to circumcise unless for medical reasons!
All 5 of my boys was circumcised they never cried had no issues whatsoever ive known people who didn’t have it done grew up and had to have it done because no matter how clean it was and no matter what they done they kept getting infections so their Dr told em that they need to get it done for health reasons afterwards they said they wished their parents would have done it when they was a baby
Hard to keep it clean…hygiene is the only difference that I know of
I didn’t circumcise my son at birth and it created a lot of problems for him and he had to be circumcised when he was 4. Get it done when they are born. My son remembers his surgery to this day and he’s 34.
I did with my boys. I wanted them to match their dads
Didn’t circumcize mine either and so far, so good.
I didnt i dont understand it. Both my boys are fine. Son is 10 and other is 2 My husband is circumcised and its not a huge difference just less for skin but he still has some. Still washes the same.
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We chose not to circumcise my son. He is 8 yrs old now and have never had any issue at all with infections or anything. We have taught him how to clean himself and proper hygiene. No one else’s opinion should matter about this decision. We got all kinds of “advice”, but ultimately it was up to me and my husband and I’m glad we made the decision not to do it.
It is a personal choice but I have 6 kids, 4 boys 2 girls and he will want to be circumcised later on and that will be far more painful and Trumatic later in life I guess my question is what are your reasons for not wanting him to be circumcised. I am also a nurse and have seen more problems with uncircumcised males than you can even imagine
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My ex is not circumcised. It sometimes was unappealing to me if he wasnt straight out of a shower. Excessive discharge stained his underwear and was obvious during foreplay. Just saying.
Tell them it’s a haircut…just taking a bit off the top
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His body, his choice!!!
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Uncircumcised men can have a higher risk for infections.
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Personally, I feel it should be the father’s decision. Especially if he was not circumcised. He would be able to help your son learn what to do to keep clean, and help him with possible sexual doubts when he’s older. If dad isn’t circumcised though, I wouldn’t. If your going outside of the general norm, give your son someone he can go to for knowledgeable advice.
That’s a good family. Listen to them. It astounds me that there are still people around anywhere who still perpetuate this barbaric abusive practice upon infants. For the life of me I cannot comprehend how any parent could possibly love their child and commit such a heinous act upon them
- My cousin got circumcised at age 5! That was traumatizing…for him, obvi.
- If I had to circumcise my 5 year old when I could’ve done it at birth, I would feel real bad.
- I have no skin in this game though, no pun intended, my son was born with a partial circ and didn’t need any taken off and looks as if he had been fully circumcised.
Your child, your choice.
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My sons are both circumcised. I left it in the hands of their father as he had issues and had to get circumcised as an adult. I’m not for or against it however do your research and do what’s best for you and your babies.
I disagree strongly with genital mutilation. Yes, that’s what this is. I’ve known a number of boys who have had no issues.
No, Just keep it clean. I didn’t do that to my son and he’s COMPLETELY fine.
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I just think it’s healthier and cleaner to have it done.
When boys aren’t circumcised as babies they end up having to go through it as adults. I’m an RN and have seen so many men endure the pain and humiliation.
I think it is none of the family business I would say it is between me and my husband so butt out
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It’s a horrible thing to do to a kid.
I couldn’t walk for a year!
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My dad and brothers had to be circumcised later in their life and they were in so much pain. I circumcised my son over that alone.
I’ve worked in group homes and with kids with special needs. For me it made it more uncomfortable to have to clean and care for if uncircumcised. And it was just harder. You don’t always know if you have a special needs child until they begin developing. I had my son circumcised and will be having my soon to be born son circumcised as well. I would rather that than for him to be infected later down the road because he wasn’t cared for properly whether at a day care, or even when he’s an old man and in a nursing home. But its to each their own. 
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Eh not trying to insult anyone but in the long run it’s better for them to get it cut…no sword needs the turtle neck…lol
To me it just looks more “normal” and plus some women do care it they are circumcised or not…but that’s my opinion
My son got circumcised the day after he was born. But the healing process was hard…we had to change the gauze and put cream on it…but like 3 days later he was fine
Moms do wut you want for your child…
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My boys came out of the hospital circumcised… the question is why is this a family affair? Your husband and you should make the decision not them!
Circumcision has many benefits in terms of health. When its done is upto you. For my elder son it was done at 8 months, for my youngest it was done after 7 days of birth. Others prefare to leave it till the child hits puberty and can have input. Its upto you. I had my son’s done early and I am absolutely glad.
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I have two boys that aren’t circumcised. Teach them self care and good hygein.
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Imagine having an option on someone’s else child’s genitals.
Leave the poor buggars sleeping bag alone
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Do what you want! Men get circumcised at all ages. I did circumcise my son at infancy, but just because they weren’t right away doesn’t mean it can’t be done later in life. Don’t NOT do it just because others say not to if your mind was set on it.
Personally I had my son circumcised bc I heard so much about Infections. Also it just looks weird lol sorry not sorry.
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I have 3 boy’s and my 2 adult son’s have thanked me many times for getting them circumcised after they were born. But, it’s a personal decision, and not medically necessary, and think it should be a decision between you and the father.
My dad had me get my boys circumcised be cause he wasn’t which caused problems (especially in summer heat and sweat) with infection. Some of his wives said it created some bedroom issues. My 4 young men are pleased with my choice and they insisted their boys be done.
the only reason the Jews did it was because they were in the desert and could not wash. if you do not live in the desert then don’t mutilate your baby. it desensitizes the glands and can make erections painful. There is no medical reason to do this in this age. It also makes intercourse more comfortable for both parties as it is self lubricating.
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I refuse to circumcise my son when and if I have one
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There’s zero health benefits to circumcising and it’s purely cosmetic. Sure older men can get infections if they aren’t cleaned properly but they can and do get those infections even if they are circumcised.
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Just an opinion ( momma of a 3yo boy) but circumcision is medically unnecessary, foreskin is there for a purpose. I fund the fact that they mutilate a newbors parts horrifying. I think this is more of a religious culture than it is necessary. With my girls, we got our first daughters ears pierced when she was 2 months and I felt horrible, they eventually closed because she kept loosing her earrings and I waited for her to be old enough and when she was ready she asked me. Doing the same with out 3rd. So now imagine mutilating a part of your babys body without them even having a say on it 
The ignorance is triggering here just turn the comments off or something
Do it He could have problems later and have to have it done which will be horribly painful 
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We chose to circumcise. If not properly cared for and uncircumcised the child can set up infection. I know of a kid (now 12) who had green ooze in that area and lots of trouble with it.
Then on the other hand my little cousin doesn’t have his done and has been okay and is now almost 14 but wants it done but is scared it’s gonna be painful.
If you choose to do it, please take care of it as dr suggests (post care) and if you dont then make sure your child knows how to properly clean the area once old enough to shower alone and respect their decision if they decide to once they’re old enough.
I’m not sure why they are concerned but a lot of people seem to think that being being circumcised is “ cleaner” for boys . I have 3 sons and decided not to do it just the fact that they are born that way why should I “ fix” it I taught them how to clean their selfs and they have never had any issues.
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My ex husband wasn’t circumcised and he got a lot of yeast infections due to it so got it done as an adult and it was very painful
People are concerned because of a stigma that has no basis in science. Tell your friends and family to worry about their own choices.
I have never heard of a man regretting getting circumcised at birth unless their was some sort of freak accident. All my boys are and my two teenagers were glad I did.
My son’s 8 not circumcised and hes always been okay 
dont be scared I’m sure you’ll do fine at teaching him a proper way to shower himself when the time comes.
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All 3 of my boys are circumcised. I was also there when it was done and they didn’t cry or anything.
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I only have done it because there is a genetic issue with the men in my husbands family where they have tried to not circumcise but they needed one between their teens to adult ages.
I don’t have a son, but my husband wasn’t circumcised as a newborn and grew up getting teased. He chose to have it done at 12. So before kids, I told him that if we had a boy it’d be his decision, he said in a heart beat we would. He didn’t want to have a son endure what he did.
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My sons were circumcised. Ultimately I didn’t have an opinion on it either way so it was my husband’s decision. My father and my husband’s uncle had circumcisions done later in life and they said the pain was horrible. I dont like causing my kids pain but a short amount of pain they won’t remember now versus alot of pain later if they chose to is more palatable to me shrug
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I got my son circumcised for religious and health sanitation reasons. I’ve had no issues with it and I watched the entire procedure. He didn’t feel a thing (until the pain shots wore off, after that ibuprofen for Infants) and it was healed within 3 days.
I’m personally for circumcising. But if you feel in your heart that it is not what you want to do, then don’t. There is nothing wrong with our natural bodies either.
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We didn’t circumcise our son. He’s 15 months old and hasn’t had any problems. The medical benefits of circumcision are pretty much non-existent. Men in countries outside the US are very rarely circumcised.
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Don’t listen to them! You’re doing the right thing!
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I did. Hopefully if u dont ur boy will really clean it so no infections. If they do they should be ok. But u know kids they don’t always do a good job
Your friends simply prefer circumcision over teaching boys/men how to properly clean themselves. Do you.
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Our son had major problems not being circumcised. They ended up doing it when he was 7 scarred him for life.
Just go with your gut and be sure to clean and teach him properly to clean himself
I have a 2 sons ( both grown-up now) the first was circumcised because his dad was. It was just awful to take a perfectly healthy little boy and basically mutilate him. By the time I had my second son I was remarried, and even though his dad was also circumcised, decided not to subject my baby to the same ordeal. He didn’t grown up with any issues about being different to his dad and half brother ( they don’t stand around comparing) and never had “cleanliness” issues either. Also very popular with the ladies, so it seems no issues in that department either. I do believe it is an outdated practice which is no longer necessary.
I do not think it is a bad thing at all to circumcise. My son is circumcised. All that matters is what YOU want for your son. Bottom line.
I know someone close to me that wasn’t circumcised and has major problems with infections. If I have a son he is also getting circumcised.
I have 3 boys none circumsized and they are fine
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I’m in Ireland circumcision is rare here I’ve never seen one my son isn’t circumcised its just weird leave their bits alone
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His body, should be his choice.
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We aren’t doing our boy x
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My husband is intact & is considering getting circumcised because of issues he’s experiencing & has been struggling with for many years. Message me if you wanna discuss it. I don’t mind! To put into perspective- he was a virgin til me at 26 & has had issues being intact his whole life & more now that he’s sexually active. I’m