This Is The Best Time To Circumcise Your Baby

In the developed countries, circumcision is a controversial issue for both the parents and medical practitioners. Some people don't see the need for it. Although, some families chose to circumcise for religious, social, tradition or cultural reasons. In Nigeria, it is mandatory for a male child to be circumcised.  If you are  pregnant or you've just had a baby boy and you are thinking of what is the best time to do it, here it is...

The best time for infant circumcision is when your baby is between 24 and 72 hours old. It’s best to book your child’s circumcision as soon as the attending pediatrician or doctor gives you the go-ahead to.

This is because, in the first few days after birth, infants tend to bleed less and fuss less during a circumcision, the baby will probably have no memory of the pain. The central nervous system is so immature prior to two weeks that infants basically have no memory. It will hurt but newborns will forget the pain almost immediately.

It can be done at the hospital before the mother and child are discharged to go home or it can be done in the comfort of your house where you invite a midwife  or a well-experienced matron to come do it at home for your you.

Once babies are two weeks old they become more aware and experience greater discomfort during the procedure. Soon after birth the blood vessels in and around the penis increase in size and the foreskin changes and starts to grow over the head of the penis. The longer you wait, the higher the risk your child will require stitches to stop the bleeding and the baby can feel the pain too.

Because of the pain involved in circumcising babies over the age of two weeks, circumcision after this time requires a general anesthetic. It's like having a major surgery.

 

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