A preterm neonate admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at about 30 weeks' gestation is placed in an oxygenated isolette. The neonate's mother tells the nurse that she was planning to breast-feed the neonate. Which of the following instructions about breast-feeding would be most appropriate?

B Once the neonate no longer needs oxygen and continuous monitoring, breast-feeding can be done. A Breast-feeding is not recommended because the neonate needs increased fat in the diet. C Breast-feeding is contraindicated because the neonate is preterm. D Gavage feedings using breast milk can be given until the neonate can coordinate sucking and swallowing.