Circumcision Best Time and Preparation Process
Period before 18 months and after 6 years of age: The most appropriate time period for circumcision is the age of children before a conscious period. Before 18 months, surgeons generally prefer this period because children will not yet consciously remember events. This time period is divided into the newborn period and after. The newborn period is seen as the ideal time for circumcision. The age of 6 and after coincides with a period when children understand the meaning of circumcision. Especially the period between the ages of 2.5 and 4.5 is a period when children are semi-conscious and it is recommended to avoid circumcision in this age range. Because the child cannot fully understand what is done during this period, it may cause psychological problems in the future.
Things to Consider Before Circumcision
Explaining the Sunnah: Parents should explain to their children what circumcision is in a clear and understandable way.
Providing Accurate Information: Lying should be avoided while providing information; children should be prepared with accurate and clear information.
Awareness of Access to Information: Families should keep in mind that children today have easier access to information and research the subjects they are curious about.
Doctor Consultation: Before circumcision, the doctor should be consulted and the child should be informed about the circumcision process.
The Importance of One-to-one Meetings: One-to-one consultations with the doctor help the child to get used to the process and reduce anxiety.
Contact and Support: Families should communicate with their children and support them at every stage of the process.
Surgical Method Classical Circumcision
The most reliable and common method of circumcision is classical surgery. This type of circumcision should be performed by paediatric surgeons or paediatric urologists. Laser circumcisions or instrumental methods are not recommended because there is a higher risk of problems. The classical circumcision method offers a safe approach.
Things to Consider After Circumcision
Circumcision is a surgical procedure that is usually performed during the day. The child is operated on in the morning and discharged in the afternoon. When being discharged, the doctor's instructions must be followed carefully. The most common complications include bleeding and infection. For this reason, it is important that the child does not move excessively and that the doctor is consulted immediately in cases where there is a risk of bleeding.
Advantages of Neonatal Circumcision
Circumcisions performed in the neonatal period have several advantages:
- No anaesthesia is applied.
- Since it is performed with the bell method, a faster and aesthetic healing process is experienced without incision.
- Since the baby does not remember anything, there is no risk of psychological problems.
Ideal Time for Newborn Circumcision
The period when the baby is 5-21 days old is the most appropriate time for neonatal circumcision. Circumcision should not be performed as soon as the baby is born because the baby is born with oedema and this condition needs to improve. In addition, it is important to wait a few days after birth to see if there is an anomaly in the baby. This time is also necessary for the parents to adapt to the baby.
Circumcision of the newborn cannot be performed
Newborn circumcision is not performed in the following cases:
- If the baby's birth weight is less than 2500 grams.
- If there is a congenital blood disease.
- The baby should be examined by a paediatric surgeon or a specialist paediatrician to determine whether there is an anomaly that requires the use of the foreskin.
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