Please do not feed your baby for 1.5 hours prior to the procedure. You will be provided with your own private room so that you will be able to feed your baby after the procedure.
If you are not breast-feeding, please bring a prepared bottle to the appointment so that you will be able to feed your baby following the circumcision.
You and your baby will remain in the office for approximately 30 – 45 minutes after the procedure and the circumcision site will be checked to assure there is no significant bleeding and that it is safe to go home with your baby. Immediately after the procedure, you will be able to feed your infant in a private room.
To decrease the discomfort of the circumcision Dr. Hamilton will administer a local anesthetic prior to the procedure and will offer a glucose solution to your infant during the procedure.