Anal Fissures. An anal fissure is a rip, tear or ulcer in the lining of the anal canal (which is situated just inside the opening of the anus). It is very common and can occur at any age; in both adults and children.
Dairy. Dairy is one of the most common problem foods for breastfed babies. If your baby is especially fussy after nursing, has eczema or other skin issues, or has sleep issues, an elimination diet is a good place to start.
Here are some basic things you can do from the beginning to help get breastfeeding off to a good start: 1  Breastfeed early. 2  Nurse often. 3  Newborns usually need to nurse 10-12 times or more in 24 hours. 4  Nurse for comfort as well as nourishment. 5  Plan to spend most of your time nursing in the early weeks.