I was told to nurse the baby right before the bris and right after . The
mochel also suggested singing to the baby to comfort him. After that do not
put the baby in the sitting position , it is better not to put him down at
all , but to hold him. I think it is very important to choose a  good mochel
who will be kind and gentle. And remember that this baby just had a minor
surgery , he is not in the condition to be a centerpiece of your celebration
, do not let people handle him too much.

Henya Kazatchkov
Brooklyn N.Y.



On 5/9/08, Birth <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> <<Date:    Fri, 9 May 2008 16:10:51 -0400
>
> From:    Heather Kay <[log in to unmask]>
>
> Subject:
>
>
>
> Hello Ladies,
>
> I was wondering if you had any information or tips to give mothers when
> their baby boys are being circumcised by a Mohel in a Jewish ceremony. I
> know in the hospital they use sweet-ies on a pacifier but I wouldn't want=
> to suggest that, obviously. Your thought here would be much appreciated!!
>
>
>
> TIA!
>
> Heather>>
>
>
>
> I think a handkerchief dipped in red wine is the customary dummy for these
> rituals.  There is a very good article on Mothering.com's front page right
> now about the strong movement within religious communities to end this
> cutting of baby boy genitals.  See it at:
>
> http://www.mothering.com/sections/experts/milos-archive.html#jews
>
>
>
> The pain and breastfeeding interference is there, not only for the ceremony
> but also for the days following the surgery especially when the baby pees
> or
> poops.
>
>
>
> Gloria Lemay,
>
> Vancouver BC Canada
>
> www.consciouswoman.org
>
>
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