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 > > > *********************************************** > > Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html > To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] > Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] > COMMANDS: > 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set > lactnet nomail > 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail > 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet > 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome > > *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome