Vick Hope addressed the graphic post-labour placenta snap shared after she gave birth to her first child this summer as she hosted the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards on Thursday night.
The Radio 1 star welcomed her baby boy Micah with husband Calvin Harris, with the DJ sharing the happy news at the time with a series of Instagram images.
He included a graphic photograph of Vick’s placenta in his post, which was later turned into pills by drying and grinding the organ into a powder that’s then placed into capsules.
This practice, called placentophagy, is believed by some to offer postpartum benefit.
And returning to the spotlight for her first job and big red carpet since becoming a mum she made reference to image and said she was ‘bricking it’ being on stage.
She said on stage: ‘It was posted by my husband but placentas are amazing. I am keen to celebrate motherhood after what my vagina has done – it’s f***ing majestic.
Vick Hope addressed the graphic post-labour placenta snap shared after she gave birth to her first child this summer as she hosted the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards on Thursday night
The Radio 1 star welcomed her baby boy Micah with husband Calvin Harris , with the DJ sharing the happy news at the time with a series of Instagram images
Vick hosted the awards which were held at 180 Studios in London
‘And now you’ve all seen my placenta too!’
She added that she was ‘bricking it’ ahead of her first major job back since giving birth and admitted she hadn’t slept for 13 weeks and has been covered in ‘bright yellow s**t.’
Vick then pleaded with the audience to ‘be gentle with her’ as they cheered her return amid her maternity leave.
She looked incredible on the night in a light pink strapless dress and wore her dark tresses slicked back.
He included a graphic photograph of Vick’s placenta, which was later turned into pills, in his post
Her husband Calvin shared the image of her placenta back in summer when she gave birth.
Some people believe eating the placenta can prevent postpartum depression, ease bleeding after delivery, promote a healthy hormone balance in the body, improve mood, energy and milk supply and provide important nutrients, such as iron. But there’s no evidence that eating the placenta has health benefits.
In a follow up post Vick then included a look at some placenta artwork hanging in the family home.
The artwork is created by imprinting the placenta onto a piece of paper or canvas after birth.
Alongside his series of photos, Calvin announced the birth and wrote: ’20th of July our boy arrived. Micah is here! My wife is a superhero and I am in complete awe of her primal wisdom!
‘Just so grateful. We love you so much Micah.’
The couple were congratulated by fans and friends in the comments section, including fellow DJ Oliver Heldens who queried the placenta pills.
He wrote: ‘Wow, congratulations to all 3 of you! Are those pills made of placenta? (Brb, I gotta ask ChatGPT some questions I want to know more.)’
Returning to the spotlight for her first job and big red carpet since becoming a mum she made reference to image
She said on stage: ‘It was posted by my husband but placentas are amazing. I am keen to celebrate motherhood after what my vagina has done – it’s f***ing majestic’
She looked incredible on the night in a light pink strapless dress and wore her dark tresses slicked back
Vick spoke confidently on stage as she took on the job amid her maternity leave
Vick went on maternity leave from her BBC Radio 1 show in May and jetted out to her and Calvin’s home in Ibiza shortly afterwards to give birth
Vick went on maternity leave from her BBC Radio 1 show in May and jetted out to her and Calvin’s home in Ibiza shortly afterwards to give birth.
The celebrities were out in full force for the annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards on Thursday.
Taking place at 180 The Strand, this year’s theme is sisterhood – celebrating connection across generations and continents.
Since 1999, Glamour has celebrated its initiative to honour ‘extraordinary and inspirational’ women from a variety of fields.
Past winners have included Pamela Anderson, Kim Cattrall, Naomi Campbell and Victoria Beckham.
However, this year, in a special Women of the Year feature, the UK edition has chosen nine transgender activists.
The honourees include a mix of relatively unknown models, actors and musicians, with the most famous face being Munroe Bergdorf – a controversial activist who once branded ‘all white people racist’ and said that the Suffragettes were ‘white supremacists’.
Last year’s winners included Bridgerton star Simone Ashley, The Little Mermaid actor Chloë Bailey, and Hollywood royalty Pamela Anderson.
She added that she was ‘bricking it’ ahead of her first major job back since giving birth and admitted she hadn’t slept for 13 weeks and has been covered in ‘bright yellow s**t’
As trans rights face an increasing threat in the UK, the magazine wishes to celebrate the community’s most ground-breaking voices.
Caroline Hooley, Commercial Lead at Glamour, said: ‘We’re so proud to be partnering with Simple, Tinder, and Parfums de Marly for this year’s Women of the Year celebration.
‘Each brand brings something unique to the event – from celebrating sisterhood, confidence and self-expression to creating unforgettable moments of connection.
‘Their support helps us honour incredible women in a way that feels both empowering and inspiring.’
