<<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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