Can Raising My Hands Above My Head Hurt the Fetus?

Pregnancy Myths

Obie Editorial Team

Q: Is it true that raising my hands above my head can hurt my baby?

A: There is a myth that If a pregnant woman raises her hands above her head, she'll choke her baby. This is not true. Raising your hands above your head does not cause the baby to choke or have a problem. There is no scientific proof in support of this myth.