After Ariel gave birth to a healthy baby boy, the physician immediately placed the baby next to Ariel's breast, so the infant could begin breastfeeding. This practice
A. suppresses Ariel's metabolic rate, so her body can shift more energy into milk production.
B. enables the baby's "let-down" reflex to occur, so his gastrointestinal tract will function normally.
C. reduces Ariel's risk of bleeding excessively after delivery.
D. increases the baby's heart rate, reducing his risk of infantile hypertension.
Answer: C
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