The nurse is bringing a newborn to her mother to breastfeed for the first time. Which intervention would be appropriate to facilitate the process?
A) Set a schedule; do not allow the newborn to breastfeed as often as the mother wishes.
B) Allow the baby to feed on one breast for 20 minutes before offering the other breast.
C) If engorgement occurs, teach the mother to apply cold compresses.
D) When finished nursing, teach the mother to place the baby on his or her back.
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