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Circumcision is an elective surgical procedure for newborn boys that removes the foreskin covering the tip of the penis. Families may choose circumcision for religious, cultural, personal, or medical reasons, and it is commonly performed during the newborn period either in the hospital or in the pediatrician's office.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the health benefits of newborn circumcision outweigh the risks for many families, but the benefits are not significant enough to recommend universal circumcision. The decision is ultimately a personal one and should be made after discussing the procedure with your pediatrician.
Because circumcision is an elective procedure, we encourage parents to discuss the benefits, risks, expected healing process, and any questions they may have with their pediatrician before making a decision. Our goal is to provide families with clear information so they can make the choice that is best for their child.
Our goal is to provide a safe, comfortable, and family-centered experience while ensuring parents understand every step of the procedure and recovery process.
The procedure is performed only on healthy, full-term newborns. Before beginning, your baby's anatomy is carefully examined to ensure there are no abnormalities that would require postponing the procedure.
A topical anesthetic or a local anesthetic injection may be used to numb the area. During the procedure, babies are also comforted with swaddling and a 24% sucrose solution, which has been shown to help reduce procedural discomfort.
Using either the Gomco or Mogen clamp technique, the foreskin is carefully removed with sterile instruments. The procedure itself generally takes about 10 minutes.
Petroleum jelly is applied, a fresh diaper is placed, and parents receive complete after-care instructions before going home.
• Minor bleeding
• Infection
• Foreskin removed too short or too long
• Healing complications
Apply petroleum jelly during every diaper change while healing. Most babies recover within 7–10 days, after which normal bathing and diaper routines can resume.
Dr. Nic Peters has performed hundreds of newborn circumcisions with excellent outcomes. Families do not need to be established patients of Pimri Pediatrics to schedule the procedure.
Before the procedure, Dr. Peters reviews the process, answers all questions, performs a complete examination, and determines whether the baby is an appropriate candidate. Premature infants may wait until they reach an appropriate size and weight. Every procedure is performed using sterile techniques, a dorsal penile nerve block with lidocaine for pain control, swaddling, and sucrose comfort therapy to provide a calm and supportive experience for both baby and parents.
Families may encounter a wide range of opinions about circumcision. Some advocate strongly for the procedure, while others recommend against it. At Pimri Pediatrics, we recognize that circumcision is a deeply personal decision influenced by medical, cultural, religious, and family values. We respect every family's choice and are committed to providing balanced information, compassionate guidance, and high-quality care regardless of the decision you make.
Have questions or ready to schedule? Our team is happy to guide you through the process.
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