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| Calvin Harris reveals birth of son Micah with placenta photos | Calvin Harris reveals birth of son Micah with placenta photos |
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| Calvin Harris said son Micah was born on 20 July | Calvin Harris said son Micah was born on 20 July |
| DJ Calvin Harris has divided fans with a post announcing the birth of his baby boy. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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 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. | 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. | "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!" | "Good job not wasting it either, that's some goddess magic right there!" |
| Others also praised the post for "normalising" the aftermath of childbirth. | 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. | 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." | "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." |
| Vick Hope and Calvin Harris have been married since 2023 | |
| The placenta is an organ made in the womb during pregnancy that gives oxygen and nutrients to a foetus. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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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