Scottish DJ Calvin Harris recently stirred mixed reactions online after sharing intimate details of his son Micah’s birth, including images of his wife Vick Hope’s placenta being processed into supplements.
The couple, who welcomed their baby on July 20, documented the home birth in Ibiza with a series of personal photos posted to Instagram. Among the celebratory snapshots was a graphic image of the placenta, later flagged with an age restriction by the platform.
While many fans applauded the couple for normalizing post-birth realities, others admitted they were caught off guard. “Didn’t expect a placenta pic today,” one user commented, while another praised the move as “empowering.”
Celebrity friends, including singer Example and footballer Andy Robertson, sent their congratulations, with some applauding the transparency around childbirth. Becky Hill called it “goddess magic,” celebrating the organ’s life-sustaining role.
The placenta, which nourishes a fetus during pregnancy, is sometimes consumed postpartum for alleged health benefits, though experts warn of contamination risks if not properly prepared.
Harris and Hope, married since 2023, have yet to respond to the divided feedback. The post continues to spark discussions on parenting, privacy, and the boundaries of social media sharing.
