In a world where celebrity birth announcements are often picture-perfect, Calvin Harris took to Instagram to share something that’s rarely ever seen in public—but certainly not in conventional baby posts.
His recent announcement about the arrival of his and Vick Hope’s son Micah included some images that left fans divided: a graphic photo of Vick’s placenta and even dried pieces turned into pills.
Love, Birth, and a Dash of Shock Value
Calvin and Vick welcomed baby Micah on July 20 and shared the news in an emotional Instagram tribute.
In heartfelt praise of his wife—calling her a “superhero”—he posted images of Vick in a birthing pool, himself cradling their newborn, and yes, the placenta in all its raw form.
While many flooded the comments with congratulations, others were definitely caught off guard by the more graphic content.
Fans Call for Warnings—and Some Cringe Reactions
Viewers didn’t hold back. Several begged for a “disclaimer” or trigger warning before swiping into the placenta images.
Comments ranged from humorous dismay (“Did not have viewing a placenta on my bingo card today!”) to more direct discomfort (“Congrats but blood and other stuff should not be posted like this.”)
Still, the umbilical cord posed into a heart captured attention too—some called it touching, others found it bizarre.
Some See It as a Step Toward Normalizing Childbirth
Amid the shock, there were plenty of supporters too.
Many praised the couple for breaking silence on a natural (but seldom-discussed) part of birth.
Fans wrote that it’s “important to normalise certain aspects of childbirth” and considered the images deeply powerful.
Singer Becky Hill chimed in: “Love to see the placenta!! … That’s some goddess magic right there!”
Turning the Organ Into Pills: The Placentophagy Debate
The couple shared that the placenta was dried, ground, and packed into capsules—a practice known as placentophagy.
Some believe consuming the placenta can help with postpartum recovery, hormone balance, mood, and milk supply.
But doctors remain unconvinced: there’s no solid evidence supporting these benefits, and in fact, experts warn it may introduce risks like infections and heavy metal exposure.
Vick’s Own Sharing and Their Life in the Cotswolds and Ibiza
Though Vick hasn’t posted her own announcement yet, she reposted Calvin’s message alongside the caption, “My boys.”
Before Micah’s arrival, she had taken maternity leave from Radio 1 in May and spent time at their Ibiza home and farm.
She announced her pregnancy live on air, and later got the crowd at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in on naming suggestions—mic drop moment!
The couple live in Gloucestershire and own a thriving farm in Ibiza.
Recently, Calvin has been expanding his property portfolio in the Cotswolds, buying up nearby homes and reportedly replacing a vineyard to build a new £15 million-plus estate—earning comparisons to Ed Sheeran’s “Sheeranville.”
Locals have reacted with curiosity—and a few jokes about whether the pub might be next.
Experts Weigh In: No Proven Benefits to Eating Placenta
Despite celebrity interest, medical professionals urge caution.
Dr Amos Grunebaum and colleagues from New York-Presbyterian reviewed the science and concluded there is no proven benefit to consuming the placenta—and there might be potential harm from bacteria or viruses.
They strongly advise doctors to discourage the practice for new mothers.
TL;DR? Here’s the essence:
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Calvin Harris shocked fans by sharing graphic placenta images in baby Micah’s announcement.
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Reactions ranged from humor and discomfort to praise for breaking taboos about childbirth.
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The placenta was turned into capsules, but experts warn against medical myths and potential risks.
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Vick Hope has kept it simple publicly—but fans got a glimpse into their growing family and lavish lifestyle.
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And if you’re thinking of eating placenta? Medical experts say: probably don’t.