Christina Aguilera schedules January caesarean

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera has scheduled a Caesarean section for early January, it has been claimed.

The singer - who is expecting her first child with her music executive husband Jordan Bratman - has allegedly decided to go for the operation to avoid the pain of natural childbirth.

A source close to the star said: "Christina has a C-section scheduled for January 10 but she might need to push the date of the delivery up."

Despite having a baby shower earlier this month, Christina - who turned 27 on Tuesday - is planning another event for her family and close friends.

The source added: "Christina will be having a second baby shower at the Hotel Bel-Air over Christmas with just her friends."

Christina and Jordan are said to be considering the names Jackson Jake and Max for their first-born.

An insider said: "Although Christina and Jordan want to make up their minds on a name before the birth, part of them wants to wait and see what the baby's personality is like before assigning a name for life."

- BANG! SHOWBIZ