Having given birth to her first child last month, Jamie Lynn Spears has spoken about the “amazing” experience welcoming her newborn daughter was and gushed that she’s now happy all the time.

In her first interview since becoming a first time mum in June, the 17-year-old poses with her boyfriend Casey Aldridge and newborn Maddie Briann for OK! magazine.

She says: "The first time I saw her, it was surreal. You can't even imagine that moment. She just looked at me, and she really didn't cry at first. I was scared, and then she started screaming. It is the best feeling in the world.

"The first time she really opened her eyes and I could see her looking at me and staring at me, that was the most amazing moment, ever. She looked at me, and she knew I was her mama. That was my favourite moment in the whole world."

Spears dismisses rumours she underwent a Caesarian section because of health problems, explaining: "There was no C-section. There were no emergencies. She was perfectly healthy. I had a normal, natural birth."

She also clears up any confusion surrounding Maddie's name: "Maddie is a name that Casey thought of, and I really liked it. Briann was because, a week and a half before she was born, one of Casey's cousins passed. He was in a car accident. His name was Brian. She's also named after my older brother, Bryan Spears."

And Spears insists she is taking well to being a new mum, adding: "I love taking care of her. It is so much fun. I just want to hug her and kiss her, and I'm happy all the time."