title: [The promotion of breastfeeding in Gabon].
abstract: Breastfeeding is beneficial for all newborns, but even more so in Gabon where the neonatal mortality rate is still high. The neonatal intensive care and neonatology department of Libreville hospital has set up a support scheme for mothers in order to promote the breastfeeding of hospitalised newborns.
authors.affiliation: Centre hospitalier de Libreville, Gabon.
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Murielle
authors.forename: Essomo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Megnier-Mbo
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D005681:Gabon; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007228:Infant Nutrition Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; D012944:Social Support