Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek: Psychopathological Symptoms
Delusion of pregnancy
Definition: False belief of being pregnant that can’t be shaken by evidence to the contrary (Cramer 1971).
Exploration: The presence of delusion of pregnancy can be established by interviewing the patient.
Reference:
Cramer B. Delusion of pregnancy in a girl with drug induced lactation. Am J Psychiatry. 1971; 127: 960–3.
November 8, 2018