12. Circumcision & The Industry of Harvesting Stem Cells

This is a fairly controversial topic I am broaching and I understand that. I want you to know that whatever decision you make as a family, that is your decision- there is no judgement when it comes to personal choice. I am however advocating for INFORMED consent, and to ensure that you are aware of the industry that lurks in the dark when it comes to byproducts that are deemed "medical waste" in the medical model such as placenta and foreskin. The biomedical and cosmetics industries earn big paychecks when it comes to harvested stem cells and I think it's important to know. We cover:Why stem cell harvesting is so appealingWhy circumcision is most popular in the USEvaluate if it actually serves a purposeWhy our medical and insurance models influence this procedure so heavilyJust how hospitals, clinics, and biotech are profiting off of these stem cells