Actors' Scientology labor custom stirs up questions, but experts say idea isn't anything new.

The Orange County Register published a story today in the wake of the birth of the baby of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes two days ago.

Here's an excerpt.

I'm glad someone is covering the actual news on this subject.

By VALERIA GODINES
The Orange County Register

No words were spoken during Kim Binford's labor. When she wanted a back massage, she pointed to her back. When it was time to push, the midwife gave the thumbs-up sign.

It was a "quiet birth."

Which meant that nobody spoke during the experience, in line with what Scientologists advocate.