Is It Better To Be Circumcised Or Uncircumcised? (EVIDENCE ON CIRCUMCISION)

The circumcised vs not circumcised debate is a hot one (and a little controversial, am I right?)! In this video I'm diving into the evidence on circumcision to help you make an informed parenting decision. There are a lot of myths surrounding the circumcision procedure, and I think you'll be SHOCKED by what you learn! ____________________________________________ DOWNLOAD THE APP! Achieve a safe, natural, and POSITIVE natural birth! 💜iOS: Primal Pregnancy - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/natural... 💜Android: Primal Pregnancy - https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... ____________________________________________ WATCH THESE NEXT! 👇 SPEED UP LABOR! (evidence-based hacks)    • SPEED UP LABOR! (evidence-based hacks)   Top Natural Birth Mistakes (and what to do instead)    • Top Natural Birth Mistakes (and what to do...   Perineal Massage (a step-by-step guide)    • Perineal Massage (a step-by-step guide)   ____________________________________________ LINKS Follow me on Instagram! 👉   / primalpregnancyapp   Find more evidence-based resources to achieve a natural birth at 👉 https://PrimalPregnancyApp.com ________________________________________ PRODUCT LINKS (while this promotion is paid, I stand by every product listed!) https://www.amazon.com/shop/ecconatur... ____________________________________________ WHO AM I? Oh hi there! My name is Maria 😊 I'm a birth doula, Lamaze-Certified Childbirth Educator, owner of the Primal Pregnancy App, and natural mama of two beautiful babies. My passion is helping pregnant women avoid interventions and achieve POSITIVE unmedicated births. If that sounds like you, welcome! You're in the right place 🤩 ____________________________________________ SOURCES American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Circumcision. (2012). Circumcision policy statement. Pediatrics, 130(3), e756–e785. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2012-1989 Dekker, R., & Bertone, A. (2019, July 31). Evidence and ethics on: Circumcision. Evidence Based Birth. https://evidencebasedbirth.com/eviden... Larke, N. L., Thomas, S. L., dos Santos Silva, I., & Weiss, H. A. (2011). Male circumcision, penile human papillomavirus infection, and cervical cancer in female partners: A meta-analysis. Cancer Causes & Control, 22(8), 1095–1105. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10552-011-97... Øster, J. (1968). Further fate of the foreskin: Incidence of preputial adhesions, phimosis, and smegma among Danish schoolboys. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 43(228), 200–203. https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.43.228.200 Owings, M., Uddin, S., & Williams, S. (2013). Trends in circumcision for male newborns in U.S. hospitals: 1979–2010. National Center for Health Statistics Health E-Stats. Sharma, S. C., Raison, N., Khan, S., Shabbir, M., Dasgupta, P., & Ahmed, K. (2018). Male circumcision for the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition: A meta-analysis. BJU International, 121(4), 515–526. https://doi.org/10.1111/bju.14076 Singh-Grewal, D., Macdessi, J., & Craig, J. (2005). Circumcision for the prevention of urinary tract infections in boys: A systematic review of randomised trials and observational studies. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 90(8), 853–858. https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.2004.049353 Taddio, A., Katz, J., Ilersich, A. L., & Koren, G. (1997). Effect of neonatal circumcision on pain response during subsequent routine vaccination. The Lancet, 349(9052), 599–603. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(96...[](https://www.cirp.org/library/pain/tad...) Wan, J., & Elder, J. S. (2022). Management of the uncircumcised penis in adolescents and children. Pediatric Clinics of North America, 69(5), 847–858. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcl.2022.05... Zhu, Y.-P., Jia, Z.-W., Dai, B., Ye, D.-W., Kong, Y.-Y., Chang, K., & Wang, Y. (2017). Relationship between circumcision and human papillomavirus infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis. The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 215(4), 584–590. https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiw626 ____________________________________________ DISCLAIMER Content on this YouTube channel, owned by Maria Lilly and operated under Primal Pregnancy LLC, is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care. Neither Primal Pregnancy LLC nor Maria Lilly are liable for any adverse effects from using this information.