Q: When should the Brit Milah ceremony be performed?
A: The Brit Milah ceremony is performed on the baby's eighth day following birth. As an example, if the baby is born on a Wednesday, the Brit Milah ceremony would be held on the following Wednesday. If the baby is born after dark on a Wednesday, then the Brit Milah ceremony would be held on the following Thursday.
Q: Where is the Brit Milah ceremony held?
A: Most commonly the Brit Milah ceremony is held in people's houses, but is frequently performed in synagogues or larger rooms that are available.
Q: Do I need 10 people for the Brit Milah ceremony?
A: Ten people or a minion are not required for the Brit Milah ceremony.
Q: What happens if my ceremony falls on the Sabbath or a Jewish holiday?
A: If the Brit Milah is supposed to be performed on the Sabbath or Jewish holiday according to the timing of the eighth day, it is permissible to perform it at that time.
Q: How long does the ceremony last?
A: Dr. Dobrusin will be in your home for approximately one hour of which time the ceremony takes one half of that time.
Q: How long does the actual circumcision take?
A: The actual circumcision takes less than two minutes.
Q: Can we personalize the ceremony?
A: Parents are welcomed to personalize the ceremony and it is an excellent addition to the event.
Q: What if my child is not healthy enough to undergo circumcision?
A: If the child is not healthy enough to undergo circumcision by the eighth day, it is acceptable to postpone the circumcision until the child is healthy enough. Frequently children will have jaundice which is a yellowing of the skin following birth. If the bilirubin level is less than 15 and the child is cleared, the circumcision can be performed. In the event of any other health issues, please consult your pediatrician or family physician for clearance to undergo the circumcision.
Q: Does Dr. Dobrusin administer anesthesia before the circumcision?
A: Dr. Dobrusin has had extensive experience with performing anesthesia for the circumcision part of the britmilah ceremony. Dr. Dobrusin performs a dorsal penile nerve block. This is a highly effective and safe method for numbing the baby's penis prior to the circumcision.
Q: What type of clamp does Dr. Dobrusin use to perform the circumcision?
A: Dr. Dobrusin is a published author in the use of Mogen clamp. The Mogen clamp is the fastest and least traumatic way to perform a circumcision with the least amount of bleeding and pain. In the opinion of Dr. Dobrusin, it is the most humane way to perform a circumcision.
Q: What are the benefits of circumcision?
A: Circumcision is a low risk, high benefit procedure with several potential benefits that occur throughout the course of life. These benefits include a greatly reduced risk of urinary tract infections including kidney infection, reduced risk of foreskin infection, reduced risk of HIV/AIDS, reduced risk of cervical cancer in the partners of circumcised men as well as a lifetime ease of cleanliness. Further information on the benefits of circumcision can be obtained at www.medicirc.com
Q: What are the risks of circumcisions?
A: Circumcision is generally a low risk procedure. The risk of circumcision, as in any surgical procedure, includes bleeding and infection. Another possible complication of circumcision is called adhesions. Adhesions are when during the healing process, the skin will attach onto the head of the penis. These adhesions can usually be treated following the bris by either DR. Dobrusin, your pediatrician or family physician.
Q: What is informed consent?
A: Before the circumcision, Dr. Dobrusin will explain the risks and benefits of circumcision and a form called Informed Consent will be signed by Dr. Dobrusin and the parents. This form is an agreement that gives Dr. Dobrusin permission to perform the circumcision after a thorough understanding of the risks and benefits of the procedure.
Q: What if one of the parents is not Jewish?
A: If one of the parents is Jewish and there is an intention to bring the child up Jewish, Dr. Dobrusin will perform the bris milah ceremony.
Q: What do you do with the foreskin?
A: The foreskin is generally buried in the ground; occasionally the parents will dig a hole and put a bush or a fruit tree on top of the foreskin.
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