Calvin Harris, Vick Hope Welcome Baby, Share Placenta Pills Amid Controversy

Vick Hope and Calvin Harris recently welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Micah, born via a candlelit water birth at their home. Calvin Harris shared intimate photos on Instagram, including those of the newborn, the birthing process, and notably Vick Hope's placenta, which they have chosen to encapsulate into pills. Placenta encapsulation, a growing trend among celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Millie Mackintosh, involves drying and grinding the placenta into powder to create supplement-style capsules, believed by some to aid postpartum recovery by balancing hormones, boosting energy, and reducing depression, although scientific evidence supporting these claims remains limited. The practice, known as placentophagy, is common in some mammals but controversial for humans, with experts expressing caution despite anecdotal endorsements. The couple’s openness about the process sparked mixed reactions online, with some viewers shocked by the raw images and others appreciating the normalization of physiological birth. Overall, while placenta consumption has no proven medical benefits, it continues to gain popularity for its perceived holistic advantages and cultural significance.