Problems with circumcision are rare. However, call your baby's health care provider right away if there is:
- bleeding that doesn't stop
- new bleeding
- new or increased swelling
- a foul-smelling drainage
- redness on the shaft of the penis
- redness at the tip of the penis that seems to be getting worse.
In addition, if your baby is circumcised after he leaves the hospital, call your baby's health care provider if he doesn't urinate normally within 12 hours after the circumcision.