Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek: Psychopathological Symptoms
Delusion of maternity

 

Definition: False belief about having given birthto one or more children (Hrdlicka1998).

 

ExplorationThe presence of delusion of maternity can be established by interviewing the patient.

 

Reference:

 

Hrdlicka M. Delusion of maternity. Psychopathology 1998; 31: 270-3.

 

February 14, 2019