Calvin Harris reveals birth of son Micah with placenta photos | UK News

DJ Calvin Harris has divided fans with a post announcing the birth of his baby boy.

The Scottish DJ, who is married to Radio 1 host Vick Hope, praised his “superhero” wife on Instagram in a series of photos, taken in Ibiza, showing the moments after son Micah’s home birth.

He also uploaded a shot of Vick’s placenta, alongside images appearing to show the organ being de-hydrated and turned into pills.

While many rushed to congratulate the couple, others said they were taken aback by the graphic photo – which has since been hit with an age restriction by the social media site.

Calvin told his 11 million followers that his son was born on 20 July – adding he was “so grateful” for the new arrival.

Singer Example and Scotland footballer Andy Robertson were among the celebrities to congratulate the couple, alongside Radio 1 presenter Arielle Free, who wrote: “Welcome to the world wee Micah”.

Singer Becky Hill was among those who praised the decision to share pictures of the placenta.

“Amazing we grow a whole new organ to provide life!” she wrote.

“Good job not wasting it either, that’s some goddess magic right there!”

Others also praised the post for “normalising” the aftermath of childbirth.

But some questioned whether it was necessary to include the photo without warning, while others expressed surprise.

“I was NOT prepared for the placenta pic,” wrote one, and another replied: “Placenta and placenta pills were not on my bingo card for today but OK.”

The placenta is an organ made in the womb during pregnancy that gives oxygen and nutrients to a foetus.

It also acts as a filter to protect it from toxins and pollutants.

Some people claim that eating the placenta after a baby is born has a range of health benefits for new mothers.

Various preparation methods are used, including consuming the organ raw or cooking it.

Some parents will get the placenta dehydrated and turned into vitamin-style tablets through a process called encapsulation.

A review of 10 scientific studies carried out in 2015 found no data to support the claim that eating the placenta carried any health benefits.

Organisations such as America’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC) have warned of potential contamination risks if the organ is not properly stored and prepared.

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