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To cut or not to cut? That's the choice parents of newborn boys face when deciding whether circumcision is the right choice for them. It's a choice that a lot of people, often referring to themselves as "intactivists," don't feel parents should have. Anticircumcision groups in San Francisco gathered over 7,000 signatures in support of a ballot measure that would essentially outlaw circumcision Read more
Hearing "It's a boy!" is a thrilling experience for parents who hoped to raise a son, but one of the first major decisions a mom and dad has to make is whether or not to circumcise their son. A San Francisco man wants to outlaw this practice because he believes it be genital mutilation. While the procedure is a common one when performed shortly after the boy's arrival, it can be more Read more
My mom said that when I was a kid, it was pretty common to circumcise your son when he was born. Times were different back then though - my mom also said it wasn't "proper" to whip your boob out in public, so instead of breastfeeding, the nurse put ice packs on her breasts. Nowadays, we know how important breastfeeding is to the baby's health, and circumcision - well, some people are starting to Read more
The birth of a child is universally considered a blessing in itself, but most major religions and cultures have very specific ways of celebrating the birth or welcoming a new baby. Whether it's a naming ceremony, baptism, or sacrifice, the varied ceremonies surrounding childbirth are fascinating and distinct. Are you familiar with different religious and cultural baby blessings and rituals? Take Read more
