If it is required for religious reasons or desired by the family, be sure it is done by a urologist or pediatrician accustomed to carrying out this procedure. The new mother often gets lost in the excitement of the new baby. Remember that you can only look after your new baby when you yourself are feeling well. Be sure to give yourself ample time for recovery, either in hospital or at home. However, having said that, there will be the typical post-partum issues which once again, could become magnified in an overseas setting.
Many women experience some form of post-partum blues.
Some feel it while still in hospital, others when they return home with the baby. While a woman's hormones readjust, mood swings will be a natural occurrence. Overseas, without a mother, friends or family around to comfort you, the depression and feelings of isolation may be worse. Both fathers and mother should be on the lookout for signs of depression and when it seems to be getting too far out of hand, consult your doctor. Counseling of some form may be required.