Dear Alicia, in light of recent current events, I 'd say this is very good
advice.

Kathleen B.

>Hi, everyone:  It's interesting that ritual circumcision in the Jewish faith
>occurs at eight days after birth.  Not being a scholar on these matters, I
>don't know what the rationale is, but maybe waiting till the initial birthing
>traumas are over and lactation is established is part of it.
>Alicia Dermer, MD
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>Since a lot of people add a little motto, here goes:
>"Live every day as if you were going to die tomorrow,
>Learn every day as if you were going to live forever"....Cicero.
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Kathleen B. Bruce RN, BSN, IBCLC
Williston, Vermont USA
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