Genitalia & Circumcision

Baby Girl
There may be some mucus from the vagina and even blood (pseudo-menstruation). This is caused by hormonal changes and is nothing to worry about.

Baby Boy
The testicles may seem quite large, but this is normal.

Important: The tip of the penis is covered by the foreskin to protect the tip of the penis. Do not try to throw again. When the child is older, the body loosens and can easily be dragged back to washing under the foreskin.
Circumcision
Hospital circumcision: If you choose to have her baby circumcised, that can be done in the hospital before you and your baby go home.

Outpatient circumcision: Sometimes a child is circumcised in the first few weeks in the doctor's office or outpatient department of the hospital.


How is this done: There are 2 different ways to circumcise a baby.

1 The doctor can use a Plastibell pressing the foreskin from a plastic ring and a chain so tight that the foreskin of the rim dries, shrivels, then falls away.
2 The doctor uses a metal clamp (gomco). It takes about 15 minutes, and then the penis is wrapped in gauze covered with petroleum jelly. It was sore for a few days and the tip of the penis will be dark and lined with perhaps a little yellow mucus that appear. In a few days, the baby will be back to normal.

There is a possible way to reduce pain to the baby through freezing (dorsal penile block). It is possible that this request from your doctor before the procedure. It is possible in the future using a special cream to reduce pain.
The Debate
Circumcision: Yes

* Father is circumcised
* Easy to clean
* You may need a circumcision later if, for example, there is an infection

Circumcision: No

* At present, many infants are not
* Easy to clean when we know how and when
* Possibility of infection is small - there can be no infection or bleeding problems after any operation

Circumcision: Yes

* It is possible that less chance of infection of urine
* Less chance of getting cancer of the penis
* Possibly less likely to get sex cervical cancer

Circumcision: No

* It hurts! If the penis sensitive diaper touches the skin, may be an ulcer or even scars that baby urine
* A doctor may do an imperfect job
* Penile cancer only seen in very elderly
* Possible decreased sensitivity in the penis in adulthood