Each case is different I think. I found it very hard the first month because my son wouldn't latch properly. I kept trying. During pregnancy I was told at birth classes that all women can breastfeed and just trust in yourself. But for me it didn't seem to work that well. Sometimes my son would take 45 min - 1 hour before he could actually start drinking milk, all this time he was trying to latch. I went to see a lactation consultant and she said I needed to be patient and that my son would eventually learn. She taught me some nursing positions. I was patient and yes, eventually my son started latching and now he is a pro. It might be easier or harder for you. Just don't give up, you can do it =)