Help! Forcible retraction

[JMux]

My son is almost 5 months old, and I took him to the dr yesterday. I changed a dirty diaper and while I turned away to throw it away, the dr forcibly retracted my son's foreskin. I know everything I've ready said not to do that so I was pretty shocked! My little guy didn't even cry so I didn't say anything, which I totally regret now! His penis seemed a little red last night, but today it looks REALLY red and irritated! My son is in his normal happy mood, even when I was bathing him so I'm guessing it isn't hurting him, but it looks awful! I'm not sure what to do, but I'm really worried about infection and poor healing. Has anyone dealt with this? and can give any advice?

[PuppyFluffer]

As weird as it might be to you to take a picture of your son't genitals, I'd take a picture. I think this warrents a letter to your physician and what ever board oversees his practice. I'd include a copy of the AAP's statement that retraction of the foreskin is not to be done. I'd enclose a photo of the damage as evidence as to why this is not to be done.

Attorneys for the Rights of the Child will also send a letter to the physician informing them of the mistake in retraction I believe. I don't have contact info for them handy but you can locate them on the web via a search.

[glongley]

It's Doctors Opposing Circumcision that will sent the letter/packet to doctors who forcibly retract. Contact them at: [e-mail]

You will need to give them contact information for the doctor in question, and particulars about the incident and aftermath.

Be aware that sending such a letter will not particularly endear you to this doctor, so you may want to be looking for another practitioner. Still they need the feedback that what they did was not necessary and could be harmful, so they don't put other intact boys at risk. If you don't want to have DOC send the packet, at least write them a letter and give them a copy of the AAP Care of the Intact Penis handout, which says never to forcibly retract.
http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_d...DD&sub_cat=108

Here is an article about the problem of premature forcible retraction and what you can do about it.
http://www.kindredmedia.com.au/libra...ractions/401/1

Gillian

[PuppyFluffer]

Gillian, thank you so much for the correction!
I didn't have the link handy and I've got no excuse for that! I certainly should have it at my fingertips.

thanks again!

edited to say I just got a chance to check out the links you posted Gillian and they are awesome!

[MCatLvrMom2A&X]

Leaving it alone to heal is the best thing you can do. Nice warm baths with no soap to saok in can be helpful as well. Here is a thread you might want to look at since it has helpful tips on dealing with irritation http://www.mothering.com/discussions...d.php?t=764732

[Magali]

JMux
Just checking in to see how your baby is doing. I read your post a few days ago, and have been feeling so sad for your ds and so angry at the doctor. I hope your boy is healing well.