Cryptic Pregnancy VS. Phantom Pregnancy (Pseudocyesis)
Phantom Pregnancy or Pseudocyesis: A psychological disorder that may mimic many of the symptoms of pregnancy, including enlargement of the uterus/abdomen; cessation of menstruation; morning sickness; feeling of fetal movement and even labor pains.
Pseudocyesis is extremely rare, occurring at a rate of only .07%, and when they do occur, it is normally to a woman who already suffers from a severe mental condition such as Borderline Personality Disorder or Schizophrenia. There are cases where the woman is suffering from the loss of a previous pregnancy, a child, or they are experiencing difficulty conceiving.
The symptoms of a Pseudocyesis are:
-Stopping of menstrual period
-Swollen abdomen
-Enlarged and tender breasts, changes in the nipples and possible lactation
-Feeling of fetal movements
-Nausea and vomiting
-Weight gain
The Difference Between Cryptic Pregnancy and Phantom Pregnancy (Pseudocyesis):
-In a case of "Phantom Pregnancy" there will not be a heartbeat. The doctor may find some of the physical changes that occur during pregnancy, such as an enlarged uterus and softened cervix.
-Urine and blood pregnancy tests will always be negative during a Phantom Pregnancy.
-During cryptic pregnancy faint positive urine tests are common, but will return to negative after one of the "odd" periods or a hormonal shift.
-During a cryptic pregnancy the mother does not stop having periods, they become odd. She will continue to experience "odd periods" until delivery.
-During a Phantom Pregnancy, the periods stop.
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Cryptic Pregnancy Support Group & Gilmour Foundation
Suzanne Huntley
Copyright 2014, Suzanne Huntley
Phantom Pregnancy or Pseudocyesis: A psychological disorder that may mimic many of the symptoms of pregnancy, including enlargement of the uterus/abdomen; cessation of menstruation; morning sickness; feeling of fetal movement and even labor pains.
Pseudocyesis is extremely rare, occurring at a rate of only .07%, and when they do occur, it is normally to a woman who already suffers from a severe mental condition such as Borderline Personality Disorder or Schizophrenia. There are cases where the woman is suffering from the loss of a previous pregnancy, a child, or they are experiencing difficulty conceiving.
The symptoms of a Pseudocyesis are:
-Stopping of menstrual period
-Swollen abdomen
-Enlarged and tender breasts, changes in the nipples and possible lactation
-Feeling of fetal movements
-Nausea and vomiting
-Weight gain
The Difference Between Cryptic Pregnancy and Phantom Pregnancy (Pseudocyesis):
-In a case of "Phantom Pregnancy" there will not be a heartbeat. The doctor may find some of the physical changes that occur during pregnancy, such as an enlarged uterus and softened cervix.
-Urine and blood pregnancy tests will always be negative during a Phantom Pregnancy.
-During cryptic pregnancy faint positive urine tests are common, but will return to negative after one of the "odd" periods or a hormonal shift.
-During a cryptic pregnancy the mother does not stop having periods, they become odd. She will continue to experience "odd periods" until delivery.
-During a Phantom Pregnancy, the periods stop.
*** The Administrator/owner of this page/website, and any associates working with the management of this page, are not responsible for your healthcare, birth choices, or the outcome of your pregnancy, birth or postpartum. The administrator/owner and associates, disclaim any liability in connection with the use of information contained on this website ***
* All of the information and intellectual property on this website has been copyrighted.
* No part of this website, or the articles herein, may be reproduced in any way without written permission from the author, except in brief quotations with appropriate citations. The information on this website is presented accurately to the best of the author's knowledge.
Cryptic Pregnancy Support Group & Gilmour Foundation
Suzanne Huntley
Copyright 2014, Suzanne Huntley