A Cautionary Reflection on Early Circumcision: Our Son's Experience

We express immense gratitude to God for our son's recovery after his circumcision operation, a procedure that we now strongly discourage.

At just 2 months old, the use of anesthesia is discouraged, so our little one  was subjected to a live procedure. Contrary to the misconception that young children don't feel pain, our son, Mr. Z , vividly experienced it. The operation took place at one of the busiest hospitals specializing in this field in our town. On the third day, they removed the dressing and applied iodine directly to his wound. His piercing cry echoed, leaving an indelible mark on our souls. It's a stark reminder that every human, including infants, feels pain. 

While it may fade faster in children and they lack recall, their inability to articulate the agony doesn't diminish its reality. 

The operation itself carries significant risks. Disturbingly, we've come across accounts of children experiencing severe bleeding, with some losing their lives during this seemingly routine procedure not forgetting how handling complications in such young patients is notably more challenging compared to older individuals.

In reflection, my wife and I have reached a consensus to discourage this early operation. The procedure is not only highly risky and painful for the infant but is also not deemed an emergency. This experience has prompted us to share our cautionary stance, advocating for careful consideration and a thorough evaluation of the risks before subjecting infants to such procedures.

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