CDC Considers Promoting 'Universal Circumcision' For All Males Born in US

[SammyJr]

Originally posted by: Druidx

Originally posted by: SammyJr
Doctors should refuse to do it based on the lack of medical evidence that circumcision is the best choice for a healthy minor with no immediate surgical need. What has been offered as evidence?

When my son was born we inquired who would do the circumcision. We never discussed it beforehand, my wife an I just automatically assumed it would be done.
The OB said he use to do it but quit and refereed us to our pediatrician. Our pediatrician was very nice, he took the time to talk to us about the pro's and con's. Ultimately he changed our mind when he said " As your sons doctor I make medical decisions on what's best for your son, I can't recommend a painful and unnecessary procedure just because it's customary". He also said he wouldn't do it because the American Assoc. of Pediatrics do not recommend routine circumcision. While he made his opinion clear, he was very nice about it and offered to setup an appointment with a either a Urologists or Ped surgeon depending upon who we wanted to do it.

I hope the fact that both the OB and Ped don't do them was strong enough persuasion for you to not do it. I've read blogs where parents the were in a similar situation bitch and moan and act like they did their son a huge favor by hunting down a willing doctor.