The mother should initiate feeding when the newborn exhibits which readiness cue?
a. Excessive crying c. Hand-to-mouth movements
b. Tongue thrusting d. Alertness
C
Hand-to-mouth movements are one of a number of readiness cues, including sucking movements, sucking sounds, rapid eye movements, soft cooing or sighing sounds, and fussiness. Crying is a late sign of readiness for feeding. Tongue thrusting and alertness are not readiness cues.
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