Tips on Caring for Your Son’s Circumcision For parents who have chosen circumcision for their baby boy, ensuring proper post-operative care is crucial to his comfort and well-being. In this article, we will provide tips on how to care for your son’s circumcision, including the first 24 hours after the procedure, as well as in the weeks following. From understanding the healing process to maintaining hygiene, we are here to provide you with the information you need to ensure your baby boy receives the best possible care during his recovery phase. Keep the Treated Area Clean This is one of ..read more

Surprising Benefits of Adult Circumcision in Dawson What is circumcision? Circumcision is a quick and simple surgical procedure that involves the removal of the foreskin covering the glans (head) of the penis. This minimally invasive procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia and often allows for same-day discharge. Dr. Pollock, originator of the Pollock Technique™ circumcision, has published a study that demonstrates the efficacy of a pain management strategy. Many newborns fall asleep throughout the brief procedure. Most infants feel very little or no pain. Adult Circumcision ..read more

Dawson Infant Circumcision Benefits, Treatment & Recovery Baby circumcision is commonly done relatively early in a child’s life. Procedures completed in the first four weeks are considered newborn circumcisions. The Ideal Age for Circumcision Boys of any age can have a circumcision performed; the optimal time is during the first two weeks after birth. Families should make an effort to have their child’s circumcision performed as early as possible since newborns feel less pain, heal faster, and have a lesser chance of complications. However, circumcision can also be performed on older ba ..read more

Reusable vs. Disposable Diapers - Which One To Pick When it comes to choosing between reusable or disposable diapers, there are many things to consider. Which ones will prevent my child from getting rashes? Are reusable diapers better for the environment than disposable ones? If my son just had a circumcision, which ones should I use? These are very common questions that most parents consider before making a choice. In order to help you with your decision, here is a list of factors that parents usually take into consideration, and have examined the pros and cons for both reusable and disposab ..read more

Should You Circumcise Your Newborn? As a new parent of an infant, the number of decisions you must make can be overwhelming and maybe even a little scary.  While newborn circumcision is a common decision, it is a choice to make. Should you circumcise your newborn baby? What are the reasons to go through with this procedure?  You can look below at the frequently asked questions from other parents at our circumcision clinic in case you have any of the same questions in mind. Please call us anytime as well for more information. Dawson Creek Circumcision Clinic FAQ What are the r ..read more

Why Circumcision Rates are Rising, According to The Mayo Clinic The choice to circumcise your newborn son is a personal one, not to be made lightly. When making this decision, it is vital to look at all of the facts available and make an informed decision. A 2014 article compiled by The Mayo Clinic shows that circumcision rates are on the rise due to the positive risk-benefit ratio relative to not circumcising infant boys. Circumcision Risk-Benefit Analysis According to the study’s authors: A risk-benefit analysis of conditions that neonatal circumcision protects against revealed that bene ..read more

Newborn Circumcision: A risk-benefit analysis revisited. Recently a study published in the Canadian Journal of Urology in which a group of scholars including Dr. Pollock offer a different view of circumcision based upon the most recent evidence. The National Post subsequently published an article on this story which we post below for you to read at your convenience: Sharon Kirkey | October 13, 2016 The Canadian Paediatric Society’s position that the benefits of removing a baby’s foreskin do not outweigh the risks is based on “sloppy scholarship” and inflated harms, argue the authors of a new ..read more

Circumcision Benefits Outweigh Risks: Study Sarah Wiedersehn Australian Associated Press The protection boys get from circumcision against severe infection is akin to what they get from vaccination, a leading Australian researcher claims. A systematic review of male infant circumcision, published in the World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics, has found the benefits of the procedure exceed the associated risks by 200 to one. The study by researchers at the University of Sydney, the University of New South Wales and several teaching hospitals reports that uncircumcised males face an 80 per cent ..read more