Table 7.

Five steps for the analgesia for neonatal MC

1-	Contain the baby in a calm environment
2-	Talk to the baby to attract his/her attention
3-	Massage his/her face, and give some drops of sweet solution on the tongue to obtain a regular sucking
4-	When the baby has achieved a regular suction, perform DPNB
5-	Perform MC using the Mogen technique; meanwhile, continue to stimulate the baby throughout the procedure

You can apply EMLA cream on the skin 60 minutes before the procedure.

Abbreviations: DPNB Dorsal penile nerve block, MC: male circumcision.