Lopez takes a break over health scare

Jennifer Lopez has decided to take a break from her hectic singing and acting career after a recent health scare made her worry about suffering a miscarriage.

The Latino star, who announced that she was pregnant with her first child with husband Marc Anthony last week, was taken into hospital after she spotted blood in her urine.

Lopez's doctor then ordered her to cut down on the amount of work she has been doing after months of touring around the US with her new album.

A source said: "She's petrified that something could go wrong (with her pregnancy). [The hospital visit] really shook her up. If she lost the babies, her life would be shattered."

Reports claim J-Lo's mother, Guadalupe, has also been worried about her excessive working habits. The insider added: "Her mum's constantly been on the phone, telling her to calm down. Guadalupe's very no-nonsense and she's told Jen that she needs to take some time out of the limelight to enjoy her pregnancy and her babies when they arrive."