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Looking for a circumcision doctor

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Jaqchic · 20/01/2005 13:13

Can anyone recommend a private doctor in the London area who has performed a (male) circumsion for them? I don't want to get into a debate about the whys and wherefores of circumcision, but I am trying to find a reliable and reputable doctor with experience in this area. I don't care if they are a mohel or muslim practioner or non religious but I am looking for a doctor who will perform this in a proper surgical setting, not someone to come and do it in my home.

Thanks.

OP posts:

snugglebunny · 24/10/2006 17:07

Hi. We have just found out we are having a boy and are also keen to have him circumsised as soon as possible after his birth to reduce the trauma involved later in life (hubby had to have one done in his 20's) Any one know how soon after the birth this can be done?

Lex123 · 25/10/2006 22:31

Hi
Jewish babies usually get it done when they are 8 days old as long as they are healthy and not jaundiced.

Not sure if they could do it sooner. It heals in a few days and baby is none the wiser. Good luck.

paws4thought · 26/10/2006 13:34

its on a par with child abuse! if its not a medical condition then why the hell would anyone want to put their child through this. its mutilation shame on anyone who feels that its their right to have this done to their child.

mummyscaryhouseonthehill · 26/10/2006 15:07

"Other friends of ours ( he's Jewish, she isn't) refused to do their son and have incurred the wrath of all his family, and of course they blame her."
Correct me if I am wrong but as the mother isn't Jewish then I don't think the child is actually classed as jewish is he? I am pretty sure that it is a matriarcal religion or was I taught incorrectly at school? I which case I can understand her not wishing to have her son circumsised.

I respect others rights to have the procedure carried out as religious observance or for medical reasons but personally would not chose it for my child.

Blu · 26/10/2006 15:15

Snugglebunny - I don't want to enter into a discussion about circumcision per se, but just to say...DP had his appendix out in his 20's but I haven't had DS's appendix removed to save him the trauma - DS probably won't need an appendectomy!

HappyMumof2 · 26/10/2006 16:39

Message withdrawn

snugglebunny · 27/10/2006 18:53

HappyMumof2, Blu and paws4thought - thanks for your opinions, but I dont recall asking for them! I will not go into reasons why we want our son circumcised, nor should we have to justifiy it to anyone. People choose to pierce their baby daughters ears - thats their choice too. If you dont know the reasons or have nothing constructive to add, then rather keep your opinions to yourselves.

snugglebunny · 27/10/2006 18:56

Lex123, thanks for the info. Will check with our midwife at our next appointment.

saadia · 27/10/2006 19:05

snugglebunny both our dss were circumcised at around 2 weeks old and were fine afterwards. Had to bathe them twice daily for about a week.

JoolsToo · 27/10/2006 19:09

did this turn into a bunfight?

Blu · 27/10/2006 19:09

Snugglebunny - I didn't give you my opinion. I simply replied to what appeared to be your reason for getting it done. Since you appeared to offer a reason (which you're right, you don't have to do) I was simply responding to that, without judgement.

And this is the WWW so if you don't want opinions, it might be best to keep your questions to yourself!

HappyMumof2 · 27/10/2006 19:37

Message withdrawn

claireh11 · 28/10/2006 09:26

Mumscaryhouseonthehill - yes youre right if the childs mother is Jewish then the child is classed as jewish.

This is the case for me as technically I am Jewish (not practicing at all) so that means my ds is too. I WOULD NOT under any circumstances other than for serious medical reasons have that done to my son.

My family did try to convince me otherwise, you know its so much cleaner etc and I would not budge. My dp has never had any probs with having a foreskin so why should ds?? As long as you keep him clean and show him how to wash his bits properly then should have no probs.

I saw my little brother and cousins be done at 7 days old and it's atrocious. Why would you willingly cut off a part of your child's skin making them red raw and in pain and suffering for days for no reason if not religious.

You cannot even compare a child's ears being pierced to circumcision, putting a tiny hole in the ears IS NOT chopping off without any aneasthetic a VERY sensitive part of their male anatomy.

I agree it is BARBARIC and totally wrong. If he wants to get it done when he's older then thats his choice (doubt he would tho do you?) but I am not going to mutilate my son for no reason.

HUH thats my opinion anyway - rant over {blush]

mummyscaryhouseonthehill · 28/10/2006 09:32

claireh11 - Thanks for confirming my ramblings.

And as I said before whilst I respect that it is a religious observance I agree with most posters that I would not do this to my son unless they could prove beyond any shadow of a doubt that it was medically necessary.

snugglebunny · 31/10/2006 13:20

The idea of mumsnet is that by pooling knowledge and experience, parents make the job of parenting easier. Please bear in mind that issues to do with raising children can be very sensitive and that everyone has the right to make their own choices when it comes to bringing up their kids. This is a discussion forum and we ask you to respect other people's right to their opinions, even if you disagree with them. Our policy is to keep intervention to a minimum and let the conversation flow. Having said that, we will remove postings that are obscene, racist, contain personal attacks or break the law.

suzywong · 31/10/2006 13:21

has this thing kicked off yet?

lulumama · 31/10/2006 13:24

Snugglebunny...please CAT me....

mumfor1standfinaltime · 31/10/2006 13:38

Dh was circumcised at age 4 due to medical reasons. I wouldn't do it to ds unless he had the same/similar problems. Have never understood the whole debate really, will be reading some links for more info on this.

btw, I must say that I prefer a man to be circumcised, but probably because I don't know any different! The thought of foreskin makes my skin crawl lol! sitmi.

Batmann · 31/10/2006 13:47

I feel that I need to say something here as Sungglebunny is being bullied by most of you! She is only trying to get some info on circumcision. You should all be ashamed for what you have said and for telling her that she will be mutilating her baby's body!

I am a man and got circumcised later on in life. I could go into details as to why but I would save you the gory details. Every man in my family is circumcised and why should my son look any different? There is no benefit of having a foreskin and tons of benefits for not having one. If you have no experience in this topic, get off!

This is not a post for all of you to rant and rave about something if you don?t believe in it, but rather a post to gather HELPFUL information.

snugglebunny · 01/11/2006 08:15

Thanks Batmann! Your support is greatly appreciated!

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