Elephant in the Hospital

[T-man's Mama]

Has anyone seen this brilliant video yet? I want to give this guy a big hug for what he is doing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSM-SkwGEf0&feature=player_embedded

[Ann-Marita]

That was great!  You can't search for that video, so be sure to keep the link.

[Eternal_Howl]

I'm not having a boy, but I hadn't made a decision on whether I should or not as it seemed the only reason to do it was for remote medical reasons. This is a great argument against it. Thanks for sharing the link to the video T'man's Mama!

[A&A]

This is very good. 

[Night_Nurse]

I saw it on FB and I think it's absolutely wonderful!

[PuppyFluffer]

Originally Posted by Eternal_Howl 

I'm not having a boy, but I hadn't made a decision on whether I should or not as it seemed the only reason to do it was for remote medical reasons. This is a great argument against it. Thanks for sharing the link to the video T'man's Mama!

Congratulations on your baby girl!  Even though you are having a girl, this is a human rights issue and those that care about babies care about all babies!  Don't be surprised that once you have your baby in arms, at your breast and locked in your gaze that this issue becomes something you think about more than you ever thought you would.  I thank you for becoming educated about this issue - truly an elephant in the hospital!

[jessjgh1]

Yes, love that video... and I want to know more about how the talk came about, etc. 

[T-man's Mama]

I have no idea. But this presentation should seriously be included in any birth education class for expectant parents! 

[mama24-7]

Originally Posted by T-man's Mama 

I have no idea. But this presentation should seriously be included in any birth education class for expectant parents! 

i was thinking it should be a presentation every college student has to see.  the circ rate would be much lower in a very short period of time!

sus
 

[ElliesMomma]

besides being so well researched and presented, the lecturer wins big points for being so calm and collected. often, it seems, we get emotional about this issue. which probably can't be helped. but a lot of people who still need persuading probably respond better to this type of "calm facts" presentation.

well done!

[jessjgh1]

Originally Posted by mama24-7 

Originally Posted by T-man's Mama

I have no idea. But this presentation should seriously be included in any birth education class for expectant parents!

i was thinking it should be a presentation every college student has to see. the circ rate would be much lower in a very short period of time!

sus

Totally agree!

[jessjgh1]

It's now searchable.... http://vimeo.com/26130057

Jessica

[jenP]

That is awesome. He is so thorough, yet concise, and his manner is so calm and engaging. He should get a Nobel award.

[Lucy&Jude'sMama]

I LOVED this video! I hate the video of the baby being circ.ed but overall the video was very good and I understand why the video inside the video was there. I feel it was appropriate eventhough I still really hated to see it.

I posted it on a local mommy forum I am apart of. Majority of the women on the site have circumcised (to my knowledge). Over 50 people have viewed the post, I don't know how many have viewed the actual video since I did give a warning, but I'm hoping some will and I'm hoping that some will change their mind regarding circumcision. It was a bit hard for me to post because I have all but 1 of my friends have circumcised their boys.

[jessjgh1]

Short version just added:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGnpdO4iKQ0

Also located at http://www.notjustskin.org/ Circumcision FAQ