Sarah Margaret was born on 06/16/2004 at 05:31AM

Circumcision

01:44 PM, 10 June 2004

Monday night, at our Bradley Method classes, we discussed circumcision and watched a video of one being done. Not that either of us were considering having it done if we have a boy, but now there is absolutely no doubt in our minds as to whether or not to do it. That has to be the single most horrifying thing you can do to a 1 day old baby! Just the images of them clamping the foreskin and the child's blood curdling scream made me dizzy, to the point that I had to put my head between my knees for a long time. I could not watch it. I think they should make all parents who choose to have that procedure done watch that video. That would seriously cut down on the number of circumcisions performed.

Posted by doug at June 10, 2004 01:44 PM
Comments

That video made John and I nauseous. After learning about it more, I am amazed at how many people choose circumcision. It's considered inhumane and abuse for a female and common practice for a male. It is sad. I am glad you are choosing "natural"!!!

Posted by: claire at June 11, 2004 03:29 PM

Female circumcision is actually illegal in the United States, even though it is practiced in other countries, mostly in Africa. Yeah, I would not even think of considering it now if we have a boy.

Posted by: doug at June 11, 2004 03:46 PM