Oh, Baby Boy - 4 Reasons for Your Parents To Keep Your Genitals Intact
Myth #1: Circumcision is totally safe for baby and has no side effects. DEBUNKED - Circumcision is a medical procedure that involves removing skin from your infant's genitals. Doctors Opposing Circumcision reports many problems ranging from infection to impaired sensation that affect as much as 30% of circumcised baby boys.
Myth #2: Circumcision is a routine medical practice in all industrialized nations. DEBUNKED - Many industrialized nations recommend against routine circumcision. Some of the nations that are against male circumcision include Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Myth #3: Circumcision is safe and does not harm babies. DEBUNKED - Circumcision is typically performed without anesthesia and absolutely does cause pain and discomfort. Some anti-circumcision nations refer to circumcision as a human rights violation.
Myth #4: Circumcision protects from spreading HIV. DEBUNKED. Doctors Opposing Circumcision reported that the United Kingdom has a very low rate of circumcision. The UK also has a dramatically lower rate of HIV as compared to the United States, where the rate of circumcision is much higher. High levels of circumcision do not automatically result in lowered rates of HIV.
Innocent children must be protected and kept safe from harm. Protect your baby boy from the pain and damage of circumcision. Cherish every part of his tiny little body. Every inch of him is sacred.
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