"Their review comes as new Canadian research suggests half of expectant parents would consider circumcision if they had a son - and that the single most important factor is the circumcision "status" of the father. The Canadian Paediatric Society's old policy, issued in 1996, opposed routine circumcision of newborns. The new statement is expected to be more neutral."
"The organization has been struggling to put forward a balanced position "that captures the risks, and the benefits, but is also respectful of personal preferences, religious issues and many other things that dictate this decision," Stanwick said."