Calvin Harris welcomes new son but his photo of wife's placenta draws mixed reviews

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Fans of deejay Calvin Harris seem thrilled about the news that he and his wife — Radio 1 host Vick Hope — welcomed a son, Micah, on July 20, reports BBC News.

The Scottish musicmaker praised his “superhero” wife on Instagram in a series of photos, taken in Ibiza, in the moments after Micah’s home birth.

However, supporters were divided over an uploaded shot of Vick’s placenta, alongside images appearing to show the organ being de-hydrated and turned into pills which has since gotten an age restriction on the social media site.

Singer Becky Hill 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!”

But some questioned whether it was necessary to include the photo without a warning.

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

The placenta is made in the womb during pregnancy and gives oxygen and nutrients to a fetus and also acts as a filter to protect it from toxins and pollutants.

Some people claim eating the placenta has a range of health benefits for new mothers. While some consume the organ raw or cook it, others will get it dehydrated and turned into vitamin-style tablets.