Circumcision
Boys are born with a hood of skin that covers the head of their penis called the foreskin. Circumcision is a surgical procedure to remove the foreskin. It is most often performed in a hospital nursery during the first 10 days of a baby's life. Routine circumcision of a newborn baby boy takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
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Overview
You should talk with your child's doctor about the health risks and benefits, and decide what will work for your family.
If you decide to have your son circumcised at the hospital, your pediatrician, family doctor or obstetrician will perform the procedure before you bring your baby home.
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- Benefits and Risks
- Benefits of Circumcision
- Risks of Circumcision
- Procedure
- After Procedure
- More Information
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