Circumcision and Breastfeeding

Journal of Human Lactation, Volume 16, Issue 42: Page 295, 2000.

Letters to the Editor

I have noticed that boys who are circumcised before breastfeeding has been established have more problems with breastfeeding. Conversely, boys who are recovering from a traumatic birth but are left intact have fewer breastfeeding difficulties. Could we recommend that circumcision be delayed in cases of traumatic birth until the boy is feeding well? What do readers think?

Nikki Lee, RN, MSN, IBCLC, CIMI, CSTP
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, USA

Citation:

Lee N. Circumcision and Breastfeeding. [Letter] J Hum Lact 2000;16(4):295.

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