Former Love Island contestant Montana Brown has publicly addressed claims that she used Ozempic to achieve her post-baby body transformation. In a video shared on Instagram, Brown, 30, detailed her 17-month fitness journey, emphasizing strength training and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle rather than weight loss medication. She shared clips of herself working out and posing in her underwear to highlight her progress since welcoming her daughter in January of the previous year.
Alongside her fitness update, Brown has also reignited controversy with her parenting views, particularly her opposition to common children's medicine like Calpol. She stated that she does not use Calpol for her children, believing that a fever is a natural immune response and that using medication to reduce it could hinder the body's ability to fight viruses. Brown recounted an instance where her son had a high temperature of 40 degrees Celsius, for which she opted for "homemade soup and homeopathic tinctures" instead of Calpol, noting she would seek hospital care if the child showed severe symptoms.
Brown's stance on Calpol drew significant criticism from many of her followers, who pointed out that medical professionals often recommend paracetamol-based medicines like Calpol to alleviate discomfort and reduce fever, which can help prevent febrile seizures in children. Critics argued that her statements could be interpreted as spreading dangerous misinformation, as Calpol primarily helps manage symptoms and does not prevent the immune system from fighting viruses. Many expressed concern that her platform could influence parents negatively.
This is not the first time Brown's parenting opinions have caused a stir. Previously, she faced backlash for her comments on school meals, criticizing schools for serving desserts like sticky toffee pudding daily. She suggested that children should instead be offered yogurt and fruit, with additional protein if needed, expressing a belief that regular dessert offerings contribute to weight issues. Her views on school food were met with accusations of