Circumcision Conversations

Circumcision is one of the most common procedures performed in newborns. For such a frequent procedure, it can stir up big conversations in the primary care office. How do you help families make informed decisions? What technique details really matter? What’s the role of the pediatrician when something doesn’t look quite right in the days that follow? In this episode, we’re unpacking the real-world essentials of circumcision in primary care from evidence-based counseling to timing, pain control and navigating those questionable moments. 

Kelly Harris, MD, and Brian Caldwell, MD, both specialize in urology at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Dr. Harris is an assistant professor, and Dr. Caldwell is an associate professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. 

In this episode, our experts discuss:

• How common circumcision is today
• Why the decision is very individualized to each family 
• How pediatricians can support families in this decision-making process 
• Most common side effects