Review Question - QID 109559

A 31-year-old G2P2002 woman delivers a boy at 40 weeks gestation after an uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal delivery. The newborn is vigorous at birth with Apgar scores of 7 and 9 at 1 and 5 minutes, respectively. The mother has a 1st-degree laceration that is repaired, and the mother and baby are transferred to the postpartum unit for routine care. The mother has a past medical history of chronic hepatitis C from intravenous drug use, for which she attended inpatient rehabilitation several times. She last used drugs 3 years ago. During her prenatal care, her HIV test was negative. She has no other past medical history and her family history is notable only for hypertension and colorectal cancer. Her partner has a history of recurrent cold sores and no significant family history. Her temperature is 98.6°F (37°C), blood pressure is 107/72 mmHg, pulse is 82/min, and respirations are 13/min. A physical exam is within normal limits. Which of the following is the most appropriate feeding method for this newborn?