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Newborn circumcision is the medical procedure employed when a newborn baby boy is born with an intact penis and scrotum. This procedure is often considered minor surgery. No injections or anesthesia are required for newborn circumcision. It is simply a procedure where a surgeon removes the foreskin from both the glans penis (and glans) of the newborn.

 

There are three main methods for newborn circumcision. The retractor technique is one of the most common. The surgeon uses a tractor to remove foreskin. The surgeon then makes a small cut at the glans penis, and pulls it off. The second technique involves a small incision for the surgeon to insert a retractor.

The parents and baby should not feel any pain or irritations after newborn circumcision. Apply a warm compress to the head. However, the parent should avoid applying petroleum jelly directly to the penis head because this will cause the skin to stretch and crack. So, the parent should avoid petroleum jelly at all costs during the initial ten days after newborn circumcision.

 

The third technique is the plastic ring method. The plastic ring method wraps a narrow plastic band of approximately 3 centimeters around the head. The head is then secured with a rubber band. The parents then remove the plastic ring.

 

Newborn circumcision is considered safe. However, doctors and other health professionals do warn about some possible risks. These risks include bleeding. Iron deficiency. bacterial infection, skin irritation, scarring, and skin irritation. These risks can be prevented through early detection through a routine inspection of the baby’s genital area. A baby who is circumcised regularly has lower chances of acquiring any of these diseases.

 

Some doctors recommend that newborn circumcision be performed to reduce the risk of developing sex problems, such as HIV or urinary tract infections. The procedure is believed to have important health benefits. According to a leading health specialist, “circumcision reduces the risk of HIV infection.” He cautioned that the procedure should not begin too soon. Studies have shown that people who were exposed to HIV when they were infants have a higher risk of acquiring the disease in the future. For this reason, the doctor should wait until the age of six to eight months.

 

Newborns are not able to give informed consent for the surgery. Parents who oppose newborn circumcision have other options. If they are not sure that the baby’s skin is too sensitive, they could ask their doctor for permission to cancel the operation. They could also ask to postpone the procedure until they will be healed completely. Parents would not be permitted to request this as their newborn should be completely healed before they are allowed to have another procedure.

 

Before performing newborn circumcision the doctor will ensure that the baby is in a safe environment. The doctor attaches a clamp to the infant’s penis. Next, he begins to remove the foreskin by using lubricant. The main concern during this procedure was to prevent any injury or pain to the baby due to the sharp clamp.

 

Newborn circumcision comes with many risks. There are times when the injury will not heal properly. There is also the possibility of the wound closing in its place. The chances of the wound closing tightness because of the excessive use of anesthesia are high, but these risks are only temporary. With proper use of anesthesia and thorough washing with soap and water after the procedure, there is very little possibility of an infection occurring.

 

For most babies, the main health benefits resulting from the procedure are the reduction of the risk of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases. This is especially true for small, newborn males. Because the foreskin is extremely susceptible to infection, and is difficult to treat, this is especially true for newborn males. Since the foreskin covers the entire penis, the chances of acquiring HIV are high, even for infants who are immunized. It is better for the mother to breastfeed her newborn instead of attempting to nurse him through the birth canal as it is more beneficial for his health.

 

Routine pediatric surgery is not recommended for circumcision. The first time a newborn is circumcised should be at four months of age or when there are no signs of infection. If the baby develops any kind of injury to the genitalia after the operation, then the doctor may resort to stitching up the wound with stitches and make use of local anesthetic. The use of local anesthetics is strictly forbidden because it can cause numbness and interfere with the healing process. Because of this, parents who are considering circumcision should take the time to do extensive research on the topic before opting for it.