I know it's the eight day, don't know why I said 7.  Oh well.....and yes,
the wine soaked gauze is important.  I've heard that it is also given
throughout the ceremony.  There are studies of giving baby boys something
sweet to suck on or even just a pacifier, and that makes a difference in
how baby reacts.  The way circs are done in US hospitals is rather barbaric
actually. Sincerely, Pat in SNJ, USA

> Am a Jewish (and nursing mom), and just thought to let you know, FYI, the
brit
> milah (aka bris) (aka Jewish circ) is performed on the 8th day after
birth,
> not the 7th as you mentioned on Lactnet.
>
> Also, wonder if Jewish males don't have as much trouble w/ bf after their
circ
> due to the gauze soaked in wine that is placed in their mouths right
> afterwards? ;-)