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[0.45] Brigid and Dr Pat introduce today’s episode.
[1.50] Dr Pat explains what circumcision is and how it is done.
[3.05] Dr Pat talks about the specialist in Australia who offer circumcisions.
[3.52] Brigid and Dr Pat talks about the cost associated with circumcision.
[4.15] Dr Pat talks about the process of how a circumcision is done.
[5.03] Dr Pat talks about the recovery after a circumcision.
[5.58] Brigid and Dr Pat talk about the differing circumcision rates for each country.
[9.01] Dr Pat talks about some of the medical reasoning behind people choosing to circumcise their newborn.
[11.50] Dr Pat talks about hygiene.
[15.02] Dr Pat talks about whether circumcision can reduce the UTI rate in newborn boys.
[16.29] Dr Pat talks about the risk and possible complications of having a circumcision.
[18.25] Dr Pat talks about the cultural and social norms that may influence people’s decision.
[19.35] Brigid talks about family values or influence.
[20.48] Dr Pat talks about family pressure on new parents around decisions.
[22.51] Dr Pat and Brigid explain how maintain hygiene in a newborn boy.
[24.23] Dr Pat talks about some of the reasons a male may have a circumcision later in life.
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We also acknowledge the rich birthing history of aboriginal women and the connection to country that this has been and always will be.
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