Tag Archives: Male Circumcision

Should My Newborn Baby Boy Be Circumcised?

When it comes to parenting, there are plenty of decisions that need to be made for your son or daughter. Some decisions are easier, like choosing a name for your new “bundle of joy.” Other decisions are not so easy, especially if your child is a heavy baby. One of the first questions then to […]

15 Little Known Facts About Routine Infant Circumcision

There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding circumcision. Doctors have claimed to cure a multitude of ailments over the years, yet no medical benefit has ever been proven. Rumors continue to work even in the medical profession. What wonder is this so hard to make parents’ choice? ? Accurate information is so difficult to track […]

The Dogon People of Mali, West Africa

According to oral tradition, the Dogon originally came from an area southwest of modern-day Bamako, in West Africa, called Mande. In the thirteenth century during the military campaigns of Sundiata Kita, founder of the Mali empire, the Dogon people were forced eastward, until finally reaching their modern-day location about 60 miles south of the Niger […]

The Pros and Cons of Male Circumcision

While originally, male circumcision was practiced for religious reasons it eventually became more popular due to potential hygiene reasons. This article will take a look at the pros and cons of male circumcision to help parents make a well-informed decision on the circumcision of their up and coming bouncing baby boy. History of Male Circumcision […]