Pregnant Montana Brown shows off her bump in a patterned bikini
She announced last week that she is pregnant with her first child with boyfriend Mark O’Connor.
And Montana Brown showed off her burgeoning baby bump in a patterned bikini as she shared a snap to her Instagram Story on Wednesday in Barbados.
The 27-year-old former Love Island star showed off her shapeshifting in the purple and white number, as she revealed in the caption that many fans warned her about the Zika virus while on vacation.
Waiting: Montana Brown showed off her baby bump in a patterned bikini on Wednesday in Barbados, as she revealed that fans warned her about the dangers of the Zika virus during her trip
She wrote in the caption: ‘Some of you have pointed out that Zika virus and I are not there, it seems there is always a risk in many countries and to be honest I was unaware.
‘I’ve been coming to Barbados for over 10 years and didn’t know it existed there. But it definitely got me thinking before I book any more ‘vacations!’
She also posted a beaming selfie to her Instagram while enjoying a boat ride in a green one-shoulder bathing suit, sun hat, and sunglasses.
Glowing: She also posted a glowing selfie to her Instagram while enjoying a boat ride in a green one-shoulder bathing suit, sunhat, and sunglasses
According to the NHS website: ‘The Zika virus can harm a developing baby if you contract it during pregnancy.
‘It can cause problems with the baby’s brain and cause the baby to have an unusually small head (microcephaly).
‘You can have the Zika virus without having any symptoms. This is why it is important to avoid becoming pregnant for up to 3 months after you have returned to the UK from a country where there is a risk of Zika virus.
Secret: She then added another story when she revealed that she and Mark have yet to find out the gender of their child
“Speak to your midwife or doctor for advice if you are concerned that your unborn baby may be affected by the Zika virus.”
She later added another story when she revealed that she and Mark have yet to find out the gender of their child.
Montana wrote: “Also, we don’t know the gender for everyone asking…a lot of people say they can tell because of the bump, which is great.”
‘I’m not sure you can tell my tummy is pretty small right now, but I’d love to hear your theories! I feel like it can be a girl tbh just feeling in my bones! Place your bets on her!’
Updates: Montana wrote: “Also, we don’t know the gender of everyone who asks…a lot of people say they can tell because of the bump, which is great!” (pictured with Mark)
It comes after Montana admitted she has “thought a lot” about how her heritage and race will affect her unborn baby.
She said she sometimes forgets where she’s from after being raised in “predominantly white areas” when she took to her Instagram Stories on New Year’s Day to share her thoughts.
Montana shared a snap of her burgeoning baby bump as she got candid in sharing her thoughts on race and parenthood.
She wrote: ‘So excited for this new year, so many feelings went through my head at the stroke of midnight. I’m so excited and can’t wait for this new chapter.
Candid: It comes after Montana admitted that she has “thought a lot” about how her heritage and race will affect her unborn baby.
“I am grateful for this year and all that it has brought to our lives. It’s crazy how your body is changing and growing something so special. I feel very blessed because I know that it is not possible for many people.
“I also feel that I am growing a lot as a person and my values are changing. I see much more importance in the things that happen in the world and how, on an individual level, we can make the world a better place.
‘I would like to do more for racial inequality. Sometimes I forget where I’m from because I’ve grown up in predominantly white areas my entire life!
‘Especially since I’m pregnant; I have thought a lot about my race, my heritage, and how that will affect my son.
“It’s crazy how bringing life into the world makes you look inward and made me realize I still have a lot of personal development and a lot of work to do.”
It comes after the reality star revealed she was “very surprised” to find out she was pregnant because she had been trying to conceive earlier in the year, but it didn’t happen.
She took to Instagram to do a Q&A when she recounted how she and her boyfriend Mark struggled to get pregnant due to their low estrogen levels.
Montana took to Instagram on Christmas Eve to share the joyous news of her pregnancy with her 1.2 million followers.
She shared a video montage documenting the early stages of her pregnancy, including her and her boyfriend smiling at her positive test.
In her caption, she wrote: ‘Baby O’Connor is coming next summer [white heart, baby emoji].’
Other clips in the post saw the reality star getting an ultrasound and snuggling up with Mark on the beach as he cradled her tummy during a recent getaway.
Montana was seen holding a toddler in her arms, whose identity is unknown, before writing ‘Baby O’Connor’ in the sand.
In love: Montana took to Instagram on Christmas Eve to share the joyous news of her pregnancy with her 1.2 million followers.