Abstract

Denial of pregnancy is a rare, potentially dangerous disorder that can be divided into two variants: psychotic and nonpsychotic. Psychotic denial of pregnancy is typically accompanied by a history of mental illness. Negative effects include psychological distress, unsupported births outside of hospital, and a potential rise in mother and newborn morbi-mortality. It is crucial to include a personal and/or family history of psychopathology as part of the anamnesis because this condition should be treated by a psychiatrist. Regarding the management of this disorder during pregnancy or puerperium, there are no specific recommendations. To provide comprehensive care, a multidisciplinary approach is typically required. A case of psychotic denial of pregnancy is presented. Keywords: Psychotic denial of pregnancy, Pregnancy denial, Mental illness, Psychiatry, Mental health.

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