Our newborn before circumcision page explains how to get your baby and family ready for a newborn circumcision, including what to bring on the day, medicines to avoid, and practical tips for a smooth visit.
You are either considering or about to have a circumcision performed on your son. Parents who are informed and prepared for circumcision can help their newborn son recover in less time by being better prepared. This guide will give you the general information you need. Read this page with care. We hope you find this information a useful reference before, during, and after your son’s procedure.
Welcome
Welcome to Gentle Procedures! We thank you for your trust in us. Our mission at Gentle Procedures is to deliver world-class expertise locally. We maintain the highest standards of patient care and pride ourselves in providing surgical excellence and serving as a surgical training centre for physicians around the world.
In keeping with this philosophy and to ensure that all parents are properly prepared before their son’s circumcision, we have prepared this booklet which you should read with care.
Registration Items
- Please bring a valid health slip/card number for your child.
- Acceptable payment for the balance of your bill is by by credit card, debit card or cash.
- Cancellation/rebooking policy requires a minimum of one business day notification before the date of the procedure.
- Late changes will result in the loss of the deposit.
- If you come without your spouse/partner to the clinic, please download the ABSENT PARENT CONSENT form, have your spouse/partner complete it, and bring it to the clinic.
Things to Avoid Before Circumcision
- For nursing mothers, discontinue Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) at least 5 days before the procedure. Examples of such medications are ASA, Ibuprofen, and Naproxen. They are commonly taken after C-sections for pain relief. We recommend that you substitute your NSAID with Paracetamol if required.
- If your baby is taking NSAIDs because it is prescribed to him, we must review the medical history and possibly consult with your doctor before the procedure can be done.
Preparation
- Please watch the circumcision counselling video below.
- Download and read our Circumcision After-Care Instructions before your baby’s appointment.
- Please bring with you :
- At least 1 diaper that is one size larger than what your son is using now.
- At least 2 regular-sized diapers
- 2 receiving blankets
- Infant Paracetamol
- Please purchase a tub of Vaseline and a box of 3 by 3-inch gauze at your local pharmacy. You will need these items for post-care. Petroleum-based Vaseline works better than non-petroleum-based Vaseline.
- Before you leave home, give your baby 0.5 mL of Infant Paracetamol. DO NOT GIVE IBUPROFEN.
- Plan your trip the day of your appointment. Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes early.
- If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, the clinic reserves the right to reschedule your appointment.
In Clinic
- Feel free to change your baby in the procedure room if his diaper is dirty.
- Do not feed your baby after you arrive in clinic. You may feed him after you have left the clinic.
- Bring your parking stub into the clinic with you for validation.
In After
- If your baby suddenly starts crying a lot after the circumcision, it’s because he has urinated for the first time after the procedure. This is uncomfortable for him. Check his diaper for active bleeding. If everything is fine, administer Paracetamol and comfort him until he settles.
- Some babies will not urinate for several hours. We advise that you contact the clinic the next morning if he has gone all night after the procedure with a dry diaper.
- Some babies will not want to feed for several hours and may skip a feeding or two, so do not be alarmed if this happens. This is usually why they do not urinate much after surgery.
- Some babies are tired and sleep a lot right after the procedure, so do not be alarmed if this happens.
- You can sponge bathe your son for the first 72 hours, then after that, you can put him in the tub.
