CHRISTINA AGUILERA SPEAKS ON BABY BIRTH

Pop star Christina Aguilera wanted to deliver her son by Cesarean section, because she was too scared to give birth natural way. The singer gave birth to son Max Liron, her first child with husband Jordan Bratman, on January 12 at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Aguilera booked the operation in advance to make sure she didn't have to go through the pain of childbirth. She tells People magazine, "I'd heard horror stories about tearing. I really wanted a calm and peaceful environment. I didn't want any surprises." But the star also admits her husband had no such qualms and insisted on recording the whole experience. She adds, "Jordan wasn't squeamish at all. He had the video camera ready to go. The most reassuring thing was hearing that first beautiful cry. I just welled up with tears."