Think about it, roughly all 5000+ mammals on this planet produce milk specifically designed for their infants. Breastfeeding and nursing is a primal force of nature that ensures the strength and survival in all of the animal kingdom. So why has breastfeeding become the exception and not the rule for mankind? If breastfeeding is the centerpiece for all maternal and child health programs on the planet, why are most families no longer breastfeeding?
Do we as mammals breastfeed our young exclusively until appropriate solids can be introduced as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the World Health Organization, and UNICEF? Sadly, the vast majority do not. So, why the disconnect?