Overview

• On August 4, Calvin Harris revealed on Instagram that he and Vick Hope welcomed their son Micah on July 20 and shared intimate images from the birth.
• The photo series includes shots of Hope’s water birth, the expelled placenta and its later processing into encapsulated pills.
• Placenta encapsulation has become a popular trend among some new parents seeking potential health benefits despite limited scientific support.
• Fans and fellow artists such as Pixie Lott, Craig David and Becky Hill have responded with both admiration and surprise to the couple’s openness.
• The couple’s decision underscores changing boundaries between celebrity privacy and public engagement on social media.