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[quote=Anonymous]OP here. I'm not getting into the circ/non-circ debate--this is our choice. This thread is about options for having the procedure done in country vs. flying back to the US.

As for the anesthesia question, beyond a week or two post-partum, more than a local numbing agent is needed for the procedure. The greatest risk for the baby's immediate health comes from complications with general anesthesia. Of course, I want to minimize the risks with any procedure.

I've considered the mohel route but, in this country, Mohels usually won't do non-religious circs. And the procedure used by Mohels is slightly different method than I would prefer to have done. It can leave what OBs call "dog ears" on the sides of the penis. There are private docs in the UK who will do them but they don't do many and, as with any surgery, it's best if the surgeon regularly does the procedure.

I am very concerned with the infectious disease risk of flying with a brand new baby. However, the infectious disease risk of flying with a young baby is much lower than the lifetime risk of infection if the baby is left uncircumcised, or the risk of anesthesia if we waited until the baby is older. With regards to flying, I'm more concerned with the logistics part of this and wear and tear on my whole family.

Thanks to those of you who offered the on-point advice!

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