When exactly do i ask for baby boy to be circumcised? after birth? before? and is it very painful? how long does it take for it to heal? 1s tm mom

Circumcision: Find out who is going to do the surgery for this and talk to them about your questions. It is a very important decision to be made before o the birth of the baby.

Depends: Many pediatricians expect to or cover the issue at a prenatal visit. Most use a local anesthetic, like that used to do stitches.That plus a little sugar water calms the kid. After the procedure they seem unconcerned. If done as a newborn it is usually healed in a week or so.