Bleeding: There is minimal risk of bleeding with the procedure, mostly bleeding is stopped by putting pressure dressing however rarely requires sutures.

Infection: There is 1 in 4000 chance of infection requiring Intravenous antibiotics, usually the healing scab / exudate can look like local infection, but it is part of healing mechanism

Serious complications like Loss of Penis/Injury to urethra/mutilation are very rare events and are almost unheard.

Bleeding disorder: kindly inform if there is family history of bleeding disorders as the child will require pre-operative treatment.

• Newborn circumcision is a generally safe procedure if it is done under proper circumstances.
• Circumcision should be done by a trained, experienced practitioner.
• Circumcision should not be done if an infant is sick or in unstable health.
• A premature infant should not have circumcision until the baby meets the criteria to be discharged from the hospital.
• Infants with genital anomalies (including hypospadias) should not be circumcised.
• Babies with a family history of bleeding should not be circumcised until tests are done to make sure the child does not have a bleeding problem.
• Local analgesia should be given to reduce the pain associated with the procedure.
• Care of the infant after circumcision is simple and generally well tolerated

• At each diaper change, you can apply a small amount of unscented petroleum jelly/paraffin,
• It may take up to seven to 10 days for the area to heal.

Kindly call Mr.Gera on provided numbers if there is excessive bleeding / concern with regards to infection, or you have any concern regarding general condition of the child or for non-urgent concerns you can call Perth Paediatrics on 08 61621615 or email : contact@perthpaediatrics.com.au

In an event of emergency, you can bring the child to Emergency Department at Princess Margaret Hospital, Subiaco.