I feel more embarrased in front of people I know than in front of strangers -- especially my brother, dad and friends my age without children (I'm 21). I'm sure I wouldn't have known when solids were introduced or the first thing about breastfeeding unless I had to AND I DO feel embarrased in public but it doesn't stop me doing so. It is getting worse, not better, as she gets older (approaching 11months now) because a lot of people are pushing the whole "you can give that up soon", I just smile and nod with full intention of continuing but it does make me a bit uncomfortable to know that they aren't on the same page as me and might not support it.