Some women feel ashamed if nursing doesn?t come naturally to them. Don’t.

But I learned my first real lesson in 2022, and about parenting: You do what you can. You do everything you can, and sometimes “everything” will only get you halfway there. If you’re lucky enough to live in an age where our brains have invented ways to help our bodies bridge the gap, you should accept that help with pride and no shame. That doesn’t detract from your individual efforts and it doesn’t compromise the end result. You breastfeed your baby, and you don’t have to let your soul be sucked dry.