Circumcision – A Deeply Personal, Parental Decision

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Circumcision – A Deeply Personal, Parental Decision

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The decision to circumcise your infant boy is one that you and your partner should take very seriously. Those of the Jewish and Muslim faiths view circumcision as mandatory procedure governed by deep religious beliefs, others choose to circumcise their infant sons for hygiene purposes, reduced risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and many other reasons. The procedure, when done on infant males, rarely results in serious complications; circumcision of adults comes with far greater risk o

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