The Mother of a Newborn Calls You from the Hospital

Multiple Choice

The mother of a newborn calls you from the hospital several hours after the birth and tells you she just can't get the baby to latch. Which of the following suggestions will NOT help in this situation?

A) Spending time skin-to-skin
B) Giving a bottle of formula
C) Being patient and waiting for the baby to be ready
D) Trying different positions