Let’s Talk About Male Circumcision for New Parents

Male circumcision for new parents awareness is important. there are information and knowledge you get from such awareness. There are knowledgeable information New Parents Should Know about Male Circumcision, and we are here to help you.

On this blog post you shall learn a lot as a new parent on what circumcision is all about for the betterment of the male child.

Let’s dive in deep into what circumcision is all about.

What is Male Circumcision?

Male circumcision can be defined as a slitting or surgical removal of the foreskin from all or part of the penis. This is one of the oldest surgical procedures known.

Circumcision is mostly performed for two major reasons, medical and non-medical reasons.

Health benefits of Male Circumcision

1. Prevention of inflammation of the gland (balanitis)  and the foreskin (posthitis)
2. Circumcision can reduces the risk of penile cancer in male
3. It is easier to maintain penile hygiene when circumcised
4. Reduce health problems associated with fore skin, such as phimiosis— the inability to retract the fore skin or paraphimosis—–which is the swelling of retracted foreskin causing the inability to return to its normal position
5. Circumcision can reduce the risk of urinary tract infections in infants
6. Circumcision can reduce the risk of HIV transmission from an infected female partner.  

Furthermore, circumcision has its side effects which incudes

1. Excess bleeding
2. Pains
3. Infection when not taken care of properly.

Type | Methods of Male Circumcision 

There are basically three types or methods of male circumcision new parents should know.

1. Plastic Bell
2. Mogen Clamp
3. Gomco Clamp

1. Plastic Bell

The plastic bell procedure is a minor surgical procedure, it has gained widespread popularity because of its less complications and ease to use ability.

Plastic bell device uses an economical disposable clamps, which involves just placing a plastic disposable ring under the foreskin to perform circumcision.  

The plastic stays on after the procedure and falls off three to seven days later. (3—7days).

2. Mogen Clamp

Morgan clamp has only one working part, it is a surgical instrument used to perform quick circumcision particularly on newborn.

Mogen clamp has a higher bleeding potentials, it is also a blind procedure there is no dorsal slit.

Draw backs of Mogen clamp includes reported case of partial amputation and incomplete freeing of inner skin.

This method may produce v-shaped ‘’notch’’ or ‘’dog ears’’

3. Gomco clamp

This surgical instrument can be used for all ages, but most commonly used for newborn.

The Gomco clamp is the third most common device with four working parts for individual sizing.

This procedure is quick, effective and results in less bleeding with the benefit of dorsal slit.

The proper clamp size removes the correct amount of foreskin, leaving as little as 1.5m inner skin layer.

Teachings for New Parents

Observe for complications, parents should be instructed by the nurse to notify their healthcare provider if the following occur

1. the newborn has increased bleeding or drainage.
2. body temperature is above 38oc (37.8mild)
3. the baby is having voiding or doesn’t urinate normally within six to eight.
4. a yellow discharge, especially with an odor, which drains from the penis, possibly is a complication.

conclusion

Male circumcision is one of the oldest and the most common, fastest, surgical procedure worldwide and it is done and not done for so many reasons: Religious, Cultural, and Social beliefs