The due date is getting closer and closer, and the enthusiastic people around you are becoming more and more active in conveying various news about this important moment to you. These statements make childbirth even more unfathomable for nervous expectant mothers who originally had a little \”awe\” about childbirth. Actually Fertility Myth #1: If I raise my hands above my head, my baby will get tangled in the umbilical cord. Truth: The umbilical cord around the neck is actually a sign of dishonesty on the part of the baby. The umbilical cord around the neck is a high-risk pregnancy and may cause complications at any time.