Imaginary Pregnancy - Pseudocyesis

Q: What is an imaginary pregnancy (pseudocyesis)?

A: What you are describing is called 'pseudocyesis' or 'pseudopregnancy.' Pseudopregnancy is a false pregnancy when a woman has many signs and symptoms of pregnancy, such as absence of the menses (amenorrhea), nausea, breast tenderness, or an enlarged abdomen. Some even think they feel the baby move. With a pseudopregnancy, pregnancy tests are repeatedly negative and there is no pregnancy found on ultrasound.