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New Born Circumcision

A large percentage of parents opt for circumcision or the removal of the foreskin of the penis at the time of birth of the male child. This practice is extremely common in United States in contrast to rest of the world. Most of the new born babies of the male gender are circumcised in the US either for cultural or religious reasons. Some parents prefer circumcision for hygienic purposes as well.

Under uncircumcised conditions, discharge called smegma tends to accumulate in the foreskin region, which in turn leads to infection and bad odor. There are medical investigations that suggest lower incidences of urinary tract infection, STDs and cancer of the penis in circumcised men. Circumcision if desired is recommended almost immediately after birth by most doctors.

The procedure is conducted under anesthesia to decrease the pain caused during the surgery. In new born babies, the technique involves the usage of a special clamp that is appended to the penis, and this aids in the removal of the skin. Although the process takes only a few minutes but the child does cry owing to discomfort. Complications associated to the surgery are rare, but could involve bleeding, infection, damage to the penis or urethra, and scarring. Soon after the surgery, the penis is bandaged with a gauze layered with petroleum jelly. The parents are advised to maintain proper hygiene and keep the operated area clean. The baby’s penis needs to be washed with soap and water regularly. Also, one must be particular about changing the diaper frequently in order to avoid any infection due to urine and feces. Under normal circumstances, the wound heals in about 7 to 10 days.

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