New parents express concern that, because of the mother's emergency cesarean birth under general anesthesia, they did not have the opportunity to hold and bond with their daughter immediately after her birth. The nurse's response should convey to the parents that:
A) Attachment, or bonding, is a process that occurs over time and does not require early contact.
B) The time immediately after birth is a critical period for people.
C) Early contact is essential for optimum parent-infant relationships.
D) They should just be happy that the infant is healthy.

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Attachment or bonding is a process that occurs over time and does not require immediate contact after birth.

New Parents Express Concern That, Because of the Mother's Emergency