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Health Tip: Prevent Infection After Circumcision

Posted on 06/20/2008, 09:00
By -- Diana Kohnle

Take care of your newborn

(HealthDay News) -- Newborn boys who have just been circumcised need care to prevent infection and keep them comfortable.

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions for preventive care after a circumcision:

Clean the area thoroughly and gently each time you change your baby's diaper.
If a bandage was used to protect the area, change the bandage during every diaper change.
If a Plastibell device was used, call your doctor if it doesn't fall off after 10 to 12 days.
Apply petroleum jelly to prevent irritation and infection.
A small amount of blood in the baby's diaper is normal, but contact your doctor without delay if the stain is larger than the size of a quarter.
Call your doctor if you spot any symptoms of infection, including fever, significant redness or swelling, or a yellow discharge.

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