Benjamin Spock
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The late Dr. Benjamin McLane Spock, M.D., (1903-1998) was a prominent twentieth century American pediatrician and author.
Dr. Spock wrote numerous books on child care in his lifetime. Many have been updated by other authors and are still available.
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Views on child circumcision
Spock initially favored child circumcision, but when the American Academy of Pediatrics, a medical trade association, said circumcision had no medical indication.[1] He started to change his view. His studies on psychology also helped him to reach that decision.
Publications
Spock, Benjamin (1957): Baby and Child Care. ISBN 0671646699.. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
Video
External links
Wikipedia article: Benjamin Spock. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
References
- ↑ Anonymous (1971).
Standards and Recommendation for Hospital Care of Newborn infants. 5th ed
, American Academy of Pediatrics. Retrieved 16 May 2023.