Should You Circumcise Your Baby? Answer these 4 questions to find out

Why do parents choose circumcision? Is a circumcised penis better than an intact penis? Is circumcision healthy? Why do parents circumcise their child? Should I circumcise my newborn? There are many individuals who choose to circumcise their child's penis due to religious reasons and there are others who choose to circumcise for reasons not due to religious or cultural beliefs. If you are unsure about whether or not to circumcise your child, this video provides 4 questions to help you make a choice. Learn how to explain what circumcision is and how to incorporate your family values.

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Timestamps
0:00 Map of Worldwide Circumcision Rates
1:00 Question 1
1:42 Question 2
2:48 Question 3
3:27 Question 4
6:00 How to Explain Circumcision to your Child
7:20 Important Reminder!

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References:
Graphic Map of Circumcision Rates Around the World
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Mukudu, H., Dietrich, J., Otwombe, K., Manentsa, M., Hlongwane, K., Haas-Kogan, M., Sartorius, B., & Martinson, N. (2019). Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) for prevention of heterosexual transmission of HIV and risk compensation in adult males in Soweto: Findings from a programmatic setting. PloS one, 14(3), e0213571. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone....

Templeton, D. J., Millett, G. A., & Grulich, A. E. (2010). Male circumcision to reduce the risk of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men. Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, 23(1), 45–52. https://doi.org/10.1097/QCO.0b013e328...

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