SARAH METCALFE, 20, FROM BARROW-IN-FURNESS WITH 2-MONTH-OLD BABY KIAN

Sarah lives in Barrow with her son Kian. As well as looking after her newborn baby, Sarah loves catching up on all the latest TV and playing on her computer.

Please explain why you’ve chosen to breastfeed?
I chose to breastfeed as it is best for my baby and a lot, lot easier for me. I knew when I found out that I was pregnant that I was going to breastfeed my baby.

What did the people around you think of your decision to breastfeed - eg partner, parents, friends, family?
Everyone around me was very supportive of my decision.

What general advice would you give to expectant mums considering breastfeeding?
Give it a go!

What advice would you give to mums whose partner/friends/parents disapprove of breastfeeding?
Just ignore them and do what you want to do!!

Do you think that there are any drawbacks to breastfeeding? If so, what are they?
The only drawback that I’ve found is how other people can view breastfeeding, and their negative attitudes towards it.