Jennifer Lopez is reportedly planning to follow Scientology guidelines when she gives birth next year.

Jennifer has previously dismissed suggestions that she is converting to the religion favoured by close friends Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes, and best friend Leah Remini, but according to the People newspaper, she recognises the potential benefits to Scientology’s preferred silent births.

The concept hit the headlines after Katie Holmes reportedly gave birth to daughter Suri Cruise in silence in April 2006 and the religion’s followers believe that newborn babies should spend their first week in a silent environment to avoid stress and trauma so early in their lives.

A source close to Jennifer told the newspaper: “Although she knows it will be hard not to scream, she understands why it will be good for the baby to have peace and quiet.”

Jennifer is thought to be six months into her long-awaited first pregnancy and the size of her bump, along with a recent shopping trip, have prompted rumours that she’s expecting twins.