Question 1

Does my child feel pain during the procedure?

Accepted Answer

While the nerve endings of all newborns are underdeveloped, they do feel the discomfort of the circumcision. Some parents prefer to use a topical analgesic called Emla Cream, which is by prescription only. In general, even without Emla Cream, infants are calm within a minute of the completion of the procedure.

Question 2

How much does a circumcision cost?

Accepted Answer

Cost depends on many factors, such as age of patient, travel distance, services chosen, and more. For more information on fees, contact Rabbi Karesh.

Question 3

How long is the healing process?

Accepted Answer

Healing goes in stages. But the first rule of thumb is this: every baby heals on his own clock. In general, however, here is how things go. In the first week, one can anticipate swelling and slight dicoloration of the glans. After a week, the swelling is gone and things begin to look "normal". However, it still takes a couple more weeks for the skin to grow in completely. While the aftercare only lasts up to 3 days, the full healing process usually takes about a month.

Question 4

Is my baby likely to get an infection?

Accepted Answer

With all surgeries, there is a risk of infection. In circumcision, they are very rare. When they occur, it is most likely due to fecal matter that gained access to the excision. That is the primary reason that the aftercare requires a petroleum based ointment to waterproof the area from bacteria. All aftercare materials are provided to you, so there is nothing you need to buy

Question 5

Wait... how does this aftercare thing work again???

Accepted Answer

The aftercare is super easy. Rabbi Karesh will provide you with all the aftercare materials that you need. Here is how you do the aftercare. Each diaper change, take 1 gauze pad, put on about 6 quarters worth of ointment, spread it out and place the gauze pad over the anatomy. You can also find the link to our aftercare document below.

Question 6

I'm a neurotic parent. When can I call Rabbi Karesh with questions?

Accepted Answer

Great question. Rabbi Karesh is available from about 8 am to 11 pm for questions of any kind. Urgent ones, or neurotic ones...
 
And for the night after the circumcision, Rabbi Karesh can be reached around the clock on his cell phone which he will provide to you at the circumcision.

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