Bonnie: I've never seen actual published research on the relationship between early circumcision and breastfeeding problems, and if anyone has, I would love to see it. But even in the absence of such research, it really irks me that your observation is being questioned, and it saddens me that you have to wonder whether you are right or wrong. An observation is just that: an observation. If you have seen this happen, that should not be questioned. A well conducted study would be needed to confirm or rule out that what you have observed is a causal relationship. Until such time as that is done, I would hope that a physician would have enough respect for you as a professional and enough concern about the potential risk to the breastfeeding relationship and health of his patients that he would err on the side of caution, i.e. postpone the circumcision until breastfeeding is better established. I hope that the many Lactnetters who have observed what you have will answer you and that perhaps he will be swayed by the numbers. Unfortunately, as has been stated, insurance companies tend not to pay for these on an outpatient basis, but I guess that's another battle. Good luck, Alicia. By the way, you may quote me in full.