The hospital isn't the only way!

The hospital circumcision is the most well-known and commonly-practiced in the North America, however, gentler and more natural methods do exist - methods that many families will be happy and (in my experience) relieved, to hear about.  Throughout my 7 years of performing home-based circumcisions for families of various backgrounds, I have realized that many families are repelled by the idea of submitting their tiny newborn to the cold efficiency of the hospital operating theatre.  Such families actively seek out alternatives, which can be hard to find due to lack of publicity for alternative methods.

 

For that reason, I want to introduce you to my gentle, home-based circumcision service - a faster, more natural alternative that many families will feel at peace with.

 

A safe, fast and more caring alternative

Regardless of where you personally stand on the matter of circumcision, as a valued source of information and advice for families, it may interest you to hear about the unique, personalized and caring service I offer, so that you may share it as a hospital/clinic circumcision alternative for those families for whom this information will be welcomed. Here is an outline of the main advantages of my circumcision approach:

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1) In the comfort of home

I am able to circumcise babies in the warmth and comfort of familiar surroundings. After the procedure, they can go to their room or a quiet spot to nurse, without having to be strapped up in an uncomfortable car seat or taken out in the cold or heat.

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2) Familiarity and Friendship

When your son is circumcised in hospital, you usually don't know in advance who will carry out the procedure. Many families I work with are reassured by the fact that they get to meet me beforehand and that I put a great deal of time and energy into explaining my method, answering questions and allaying fears.  

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3) Clearly Explained Procedure

The parents I work with are fully informed about what’s going to happen on the day. I take time to explain the entire procedure in advance of the event as well as answering any questions they may have.

   

4)Vitamin K 

As I circumcise after the first week of life, when a baby’s coagulation mechanism is fully-functional, I can offer the procedure to parents who choose not to administer Vitamin K to their child. In a classic hospital/clinic circumcision, vitamin K is always administered and hospitals refuse to carry out the procedure without it.

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5) Over in less than a minute

The circumcision method used is the fastest and least painful method for the baby. It is usually over in less than a minute. This is in stark contrast to hospital circumcision which typically takes 25-45 minutes or more!

     

6) More comfortable for baby (less traumatic for parents)

My method of circumcision is less invasive than a hospital circumcision in many ways. This method takes as little skin as possible and involves far less cutting, pulling and stretching than the hospital procedure. Overall, it is faster, more comfortable for the baby and tends to heal rapidly.

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7) No ring

After the circumcision, the wound is dressed with a light bandage and that’s it. No uncomfortable ring is necessary. The wound heals naturally and rapidly. I give the family plenty of guidance on how to keep the wound clean as well as how to keep the baby comfortable over the ensuing days. Usually a baby is back to himself after a day or two and completely recovered after a week. There is rarely any need to return to the hospital or for any further interventions.

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8) After-care

I make myself available to the family both before and after for questions, support and advice.

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I would love to hear from you! Call or email me.

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