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False Signs of Pregnancy

Some women may feel as though they are pregnant, however in some cases they may not be. During this time they are having a problem called false pregnancy (also known as pseudocyesis or pseudopregnancy) this is where the woman may think she is pregnant due to symptoms that are usually experienced during actual pregnancy.

  1. Why Do Women Experience False Pregnancy

    • There are any number of reasons a woman may have a false pregnancy. Most false pregnancies are related to some psychological occurrence that throws a woman's body off balance causing her to experience some form of false pregnancy symptoms.

    Enlarged Stomach

    • If you are noticing that your stomach is getting big, you may think you are pregnant, however you may just have to urinate, bloating caused by gas or you may be experiencing constipation.

    The Dreaded Morning Sickness

    • Some women, may also experience mornings where they wake up feeling queasy, irritable or may have vomiting, and those signs may make them think that they have morning sickness and are pregnant. However, some changes in the bodies hormones may also be the culprit of this false pregnancy.

    Sore and Tender Breasts

    • You may also find that your breasts are slightly sore when you wake or may have a heavy feeling to them. You don't want to mistake this for pregnancy, as this soreness is common, especially if you wear your bra to bed.

    Missing Your Period

    • If you are missing periods you may reasonbly think that you are pregnant. Some women may miss periods due to stress, illness or low body weight.

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