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Circumcision
If your newborn is a boy, you may already have advised your physician your decision concerning circumcision.
We believe the decision to circumcise your male infant is a religious, cultural, and family decision that the parents should make. Following are some medical considerations you may wish to include in your decision-making.
Pro:
A circumcised child may have a decreased risk of urinary tract infections as well as rare forms of cancer of the penis. Circumcision as an infant may also prevent a grown man from having to undergo a more painful circucision in the future.
If a circumcision is performed, apply Vaseline or an antibiotic oitment to keep the diaper from sticking to the penis. Avoid immersing the penis when bathing the infant in an infant bathtub until the circumcision is healed. It is OK to use water or a baby wipe if the circumcision becomes soiled by a bowel movement.
Con:
An uncircumcised child retains the foreskin which is a natural part of a boy's anatomy and should be left alone. If the penis is kept clean, there is no medical reason to perform the procedure and, like any procedure, there are risks involved when a circumcision is performed.
Navel/Umbilical Cord Care
The navel cord does not need a dressing or binder. We recommend letting it dry out naturally without applying anything to it. It will usually come off on its own within 5-14 days and may bleed a little when it happens.
Do not place the baby or soak the baby in a bathtub until the cord has fallen off and the area has healed.
SAMA - The Right Choice in HealthCare.
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