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The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island star Montana Brown slammed for promoting ‘dangerous' trend by horrified fans
LOVE Island alum Montana Brown divided fans after she showed a natural remedy she used after giving birth. Montana, 29, welcomed her second child with fiancé Mark O'Connor earlier this year, showed how she used a castor oil pack on her stomach every night to help with inflammation and "excess skin postpartum." 5 5 5 The TV star posted a video to Instagram showing how she wrapped a cloth soaked in castor oil around her belly and then removed it to show her belly. "Why [do] I use a castor oil pack every night before bed?" Montana caption the post and added her reason in dot points. They included that it reportedly, aids digestion, keeps skin hydrated overnight to help with excess skin postpartum, it's cheap, supports lymphatic drainage and reduces inflammation." While castor oil packs are generally considered safe to use and castor oil has become all the rage amongst celebrities, including Kelsey Parker, some of Montana's fans slammed her in the comments. "That's a whole lot of nonsense. I know you're pretending for the video but even then, that's too much work just say something about buying a dumb e-book already..." While others raved about the castor oil packs and said they had used them in the past. "I love them too! Helped me with hormones, inflammation and skin redness!" wrote one person. Other people in the comments such as health professionals and fitness coaches pointed out there was no scientific evidence to show they worked. One person commented: "Totally fine if it works for you but as a postnatal specialist, there is little evidence to show this is effective. Research actually shows potential allergic reactions and that's why it's key to test on smaller areas of skin first. Research overall is incredibly limited. What works for one may not necessarily work for another, especially if you're implying people should use it every night." Castor oil is safe and effective, according to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), who has approved its use as a laxative only. Love Island's Montana reveals HUGE fall out with rival TV star The castor oil packs used by Montana are purported to work by absorbing the oil into the skin and can have systemic effects, such as laxative, labor induction, and pain reduction, per Rupa Health. Montana, who shot to fame on the third series of Love Island, opened up on her pregnancy struggles, including with her second child, a daughter named Miley. "Miley was breeched my whole pregnancy and she did not turn which meant I had a bit of a task on my hands to try and have my home birth," Montana revealed on Instagram in January. "Most importantly she's here safe and sound and we couldn't be happier." 5
ABC News
12-08-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Dylan Shiel banned for one game by AFL tribunal after Luamon Lual-Mark O'Connor incident
Essendon's Dylan Shiel has been banned for one game over the incident that forced his own teammate off the field during their AFL clash with Geelong on Friday. Shiel pushed Geelong's Mark O'Connor as they jostled for position to mark on the wing in the second quarter at Kardinia Park, with O'Connor colliding heavily with Bomber Luamon Lual as he tracked back with the flight of the ball. O'Connor hit the legs of a leaping Lual, who tumbled spectacularly through the air before slamming back to the turf, landing awkwardly on his head and shoulder. Lual jarred his back and had to leave the field in the care of trainers, before returning later in the match. Shiel was referred directly to the tribunal, where the AFL argued Shiel's duty of care with regards to rough conduct was extended to all players, including teammates. Shiel argued he only had eyes for the ball and thought he was pushing O'Connor into open space away from the contest. After a long deliberation, the tribunal ruled Shiel's forceful push on O'Connor was unreasonable and breached his duty of care. He will miss Friday's game against St Kilda at Docklands.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Irish Crime-Thriller ‘Amongst The Wolves', Starring Aidan Gillen, Gets U.S. Distribution Deal
EXCLUSIVE: Irish crime-thriller Amongst The Wolves, whose cast includes GOT star Aiden Gillen, has been picked up for U.S. distribution by Sunrise Films. The 2024 Galway Film Fleadh premiere is set to be released in a handful of U.S. theaters and on digital platforms beginning July 11, 2025. More from Deadline Sci-Fi Cinema Doc 'So Unreal', Narrated By Debbie Harry, Gets North American Deal UK Indie Studio HaZimation Becomes Atelier 11, Paula Crickard Now Sole Leader After Hasraf 'HaZ' Dulull Exits Former Disney Channel & Fox Exec Kemal Coşkuner To Lead New Spacetoon Kids Network In Turkey Filmmaker Mark O'Connor's (Cardboard Gangsters) movie also stars Luke McQuillan (Black Medicine), Jade Jordan (You Are Not My Mother), and Helen Behan (Small Things Like These). Set against the backdrop of Dublin's underworld, pic follows Danny (McQuillan), a homeless ex-soldier battling PTSD, whose chance encounter with a runaway teen, Will (Daniel Fee), sparks an unlikely alliance. As they're hunted by a ruthless drug gang led by the menacing Power (Aidan Gillen), their fight for survival becomes a journey of redemption. Released earlier this year in Ireland and the UK by Wildcard and Vertigo, respectively, pic is produced by Jeff O'Toole (Bread & Circus / Stalker Films), with Andrew Keogh and Paul O'Connor serving as co-producers and Dean Scurry and Paul Tall‑Order Ritchie as executive producers. 'Amongst the Wolves is a gripping, high-stakes thriller with real emotional punch and the kind of elevated genre storytelling American audiences are craving,' said Andrew Nerger, Head of U.S. & International Distribution at Sunrise Films. 'With powerful performances, a razor-sharp script, and timely themes, it's a standout international release we're proud to bring stateside this summer.' Best of Deadline Who Is [SPOILER]? The Latest Big Marvel Reveal Explained 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg
Daily Mail
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island's Montana Brown risks backlash as she shares video of fiancé Mark O'Connor balancing their son Miley, five months, on his hands
Montana Brown risked fan backlash as she shared a video on Instagram of her fiancé Mark O'Connor balancing their baby son Miley on his hands on Sunday. The Love Island star, 29, welcomed Miley, five months, with her fiancé Mark O'Connor via a home birth in January and also share son Jude, 23 months. In a Father's Day tribute post, Montana posted a clip of Miley dressed in a baby grow as Mark carefully held him up with one hand. She also posted a throwback clip of Mark doing the same act with Jude, when he was a baby. Montana captioned the post: 'Happy Father's Day to the best dad ever @markoconnor23... Poor Miley...' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Before adding on the other clip: 'Poor Jude too [laughing face emoji]'. In February, Montana admitted she felt 'guilty' about not spending as much time with Jude since giving birth to Miley. Montana shared the confession alongside a collection of adorable family snaps, including one where she was holding both baby Miley and little Jude. She captioned the pictures: '2 weeks of baby bliss ✨ the jump from one to two has been interesting, naturally I'm more with Miley and Mark is now spending more time with Jude so I feel like Jude isn't very happy with me. 'I'm sure it will settle but I'm actually really enjoying the newborn phase. I'm finding it easier than the adjustment from 0-1 maybe because it's not all so new and I knew what to expect but I definitely feel guilty not spending as much time with Jude. 'Trying to soak up all the little moments as I feel really lucky ✨.' Montana recently opened up about the challenges of having a home birth when her baby daughter Miley was breech. She said she was advised by her NHS midwives to give birth in hospital but she insisted she wanted to follow her head and heart and stay at home. She captioned the pictures: '2 weeks of baby bliss ✨ the jump from one to two has been interesting, naturally I'm more with Miley and Mark is now spending more time with Jude so I feel like Jude isn't very happy with me' The reality star enlisted the help of a private doula for her home birth, who assured her both she and her daughter were safe. Montana took to Instagram on Sunday to share that her home birth was 'magical' but she had felt really when her waters broke due to Miley being breech, with one of the baby's legs popping out first. However she thanked her 'rock' Mark, doula Emiliana and midwife Heather for relaxing her before Miley 'flew out' two pushes later. Sharing snaps from her birth, Montana could be seen cradling her newborn with Mark kissing her forehead, while in another picture the couple gave Jude a cuddle. As Montana prepared to give birth at home, pictures showed her receiving comfort from Mark throughout, from sorting hot water bottles to helping her stretch.
RNZ News
07-06-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Expanded Lower Hutt medical centre to cater for 'daylight hours'
The Lower Hutt After Hours Medical Centre will move to the former Te Awakairangi Birthing Centre at the end of July. Photo: RNZ / Ruth Hill A former birthing centre in Lower Hutt, which was controversially mothballed four years ago due to lack of funding, will house an expanded after-hours medical service. Lower Hutt After-Hours Medical Centre - the only drop-in clinic for more than 100,000 Hutt Valley residents - is often forced to close its doors early to new patients, because it is unable to see everyone before 10pm closing time. Manager Mark O'Connor said the shift to new premises at the former Te Awakairangi Birthing Centre at the end of July would help alleviate some of the pressure. "The new clinic has 10 consultancy rooms, instead of the three-and-a-half we have now, and its waiting room is triple the size," he said. "Patients may still have to wait, but at least they won't be queuing in the wind and the rain, as they are now sometimes." The centre had also received Government funding to extend its opening hours to "daylight hours" during the week. Currently, its hours are limited to 5.30-10pm, Monday to Friday, and 8-10pm on weekends and public holidays. From late this year or early next year, it was planned to open from 8am every day. "Until now, Hutt Valley has been the only metropolitan area without daytime urgent care, so that's a big change," he said. "We never had the facility before here. "If you know our old building, we would never have been able to cope with that during the day, but with this new facility, it gives us that opportunity. We just have to resource it." Recruitment of additional staff could be a challenge, but the attraction of a new clinic would help with that. Lower Hutt After Hours Medical Centre is leaving its current cramped premises next month. Photo: RNZ / Ruth Hill "We need to close at 10pm, because most of my doctors are working at practices during the day, so we can't keep them too long." The new clinic was also upstairs from a radiology centre, which meant patients with suspected fractures would no longer need to go to Hutt Hospital's emergency department. Frustrated patients have taken to social media to complain about the clinic closing early. One woman - who was turned away last Friday, after trying to get an appointment with her own GP all week - said the doctor shortage was the biggest barrier. "If they can fit more people into the premises, but they don't have more doctors to do the hours, then they're going to have the same problems." A plan to turn the old Te Awakairangi Birthing Centre into a special care unit was developed when Labour was in power and was heavily supported by then-MP Chris Bishop. The birthing centre, which was owned by a charitable trust, closed in 2021. Te Whatu Ora took over the facility and planned to open a first-of-its-kind transitional care unit for sick babies in 2023, but this never happened. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
