Winnie is considering the use of anesthesia during the circumcision of her newborn son. She wants to know if newborns can feel pain. What would you tell her?
A) Yes; recent research indicates that infants can feel pain.
B) No; infants cannot feel pain.
C) Maybe; research on the matter is inconclusive as of now.
D) Maybe; the level of pain felt depends on the newborn's resilience.

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Recent research has indicated that newborns can indeed feel pain, so anesthesia may be useful during circumcision to minimize discomfort for the infant.

Winnie Is Considering the Use of Anesthesia During the Circumcision