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Newborn got circumcised. we got home and there was bleeding, went back to the doc, she put stitches there. is this normal? will he develop normally?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Development normal: Bleeding can occasionally occur after a circumcision for various reasons. Not to worry, he will develop just fine.

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

Newborn got circumcised. we got home and there was bleeding, went back to the doc, she put stitches there. is this normal? will he develop normally?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

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