Decades ago, newborn circumcision was very common. According to foreign statistics, about 90% of newborn boys received circumcision in 1979, but now, only about 60% of the parents of newborn boys will choose to circumcise their babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) also recommends that circumcision should no longer be regarded as a healthy standard procedure. Should the newborn baby be circumcised? We suggest that parents carefully read the following introduction of the advantages and disadvantages of neonatal circumcision before making a decision. Why is it not recommended to circumcise the foreskin of the newborn? From a medical point of view, circumcision is not a necessity. Prepuce helps to maintain the sensitivity of the glans penis, and at the Read More …