Once the circumcision has been completed we will bring the baby back to you. He will then be checked approximately 30 minutes latter. During this time, it is best to give your baby a feed to comfort him and help him settle.
After this, I will check the baby with you and show you the dressings and advice on things to looks for after taking him home. You will also be given a pack containing dressings and other items that will be required for the next week.
Healed circumcision after 2 weeks - picture
Once you have taken your baby home
- Always keep him in 2 nappies for 24 hours to provide extra support ( Every time you change his nappy please use 2 for 24 hours)
- Bath: Babies could have regular baths from the next day ( minimum once a day)
- Remember to check the baby for bleeding for the first 5-6 hours (This is very important).
- If there is any bleeding please contact Dr Sundaresan immediately. There will be some staining of the dressing which can be quite red this is normal and occurs when your baby passes urine on the first few occasions. Over the first few hours this redness should slowly become lighter and lighter.
If at any time you notice the bleeding becoming heavier or if there are clots present in the nappy ,please do not hesitate call the emergency numbers provided. - Do not forget to apply paraffin (in your pack) on to your dressing every time you change his nappy for 2 weeks . This will keep the dressing lubricated.( keep the paraffin away from fire)
- Following the procedure the penile tip tend to be swollen and red due to the ring itself, which would settle gradually over 2 weeks. As long as the baby been passing urine there is no need to worry.
- The plastic ring usually drops off 5 – 10 days after circumcision, but on some occasions it could drop much earlier from day 1.
- Following the separation of the ring you will notice a white ring shaped area like a thread (which is a dead skin) which should disappear over few days and it is not an infection.
- A dark brown or black area around the plastic ring is natural. This will disappear when the ring drops off.