FAQs
“ Doctor Walsh made us feel comfortable and confident. We knew we were in the right hands”.
What after care is required?
All after care will be explained on the day and a handout will be provided. You should keep the penis clean for 7-10 days until the wound is fully healed.
Can i give my baby a bath?
Yes! A bath is essential to keeping the penis clean during the healing process.
DO i needs to change any bandages?
No, diapers are a great bandage and a great cushion. No need to fuss with gauze or bandages!
IS THERE AN AGE/WEIGHT LIMIT?
Yes. Circumcision are performed on babies up to 6 weeks of age/ 20 lbs.
What do I need to bring on the Day?
A couple diapers, a soother, granulated sugar, a tube of white petroleum jelly (vaseline), formula/breast milk and a bottle if bottle feeding.
Do you use a baby board?
No! Baby boards are a hard plastic board used to restrain babies in other clinics during circumcision and Dr Walsh strongly dislikes them! Your baby will be held and comforted by a trained professional on a pillow during the procedure.
Does circumcision hurt?
The nerve block guarantees your baby will not feel anything sharp during the whole procedure. Sugar is an excellent pain killer in the newborn period and is administered before the procedure begins to ensure your baby is as comfortable as possible.