Pregnant Woman is NOT Really Pregnant | Chicago Med | MD TV

Dr. Reese must tell a patient she is experiencing a hysterical pregnancy after her blood work and ultrasound reveal there is no baby.
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[@estefaniac233]

My mother went through the same thing. She wanted to be a mom so bad that her mind tricked her body. She tells me it was the most heartbreaking thing to ever happen to her.

[@vynz70]

At least she had a child in the end :)

[@estefaniac233]

@@vynz70 two 😋

[@maliaferry8212]

Wouldn't you have a period and a negative pregnancy test, how can you go 7 months with out a period if your not pregnant.

[@estefaniac233]

@@maliaferry8212 no, the periods completely stop and the pregnancy tests come up positive. In my mother's case she wanted to be a mother so bad that her body started producing pregnancy hormones without actually being pregnant. In that case the only way to confirm is to do an ultrasound (which back in the early 80's in a third world country were very rare), so she was around 5 months "along" when she found out.

[@Lisamariee161]

I thought I had this cause I was gaining weight had no period but I had negative tests so I went on with life and still gained a belly felt little butterflies but still negative tests!! Then I saw my belly move i was like WTF im crazy lol took another test it was negative again!! Went to my gp and I was 7 months pregnant!

[@Lelo.Machaka]

That doctors right, at some level she knew she wasn’t pregnant That’s why she kept insisting on natural births and lied about going to see other doctors cause they would’ve told her too

[@LostPlutotarian]

Yeah realized that too.

[@magnarcreed3801]

Na. I don’t want kids but if I did it would be 100% natural.

[@KP-ki8ws]

@@magnarcreed3801 a mixture of licensed medical professionals and natural methods sounds great! Purely natural would make me anxious

[@magnarcreed3801]

@@KP-ki8ws Fair to you, perfectly valid as well. The idea of worst case scenario doesn’t bother me. Dying is dying. I do mean “natural”. If I can’t survive it the baby, bad genes to carry on.

[@natangel1318]

A midwife would have picked up on no heartbeat.

[@rachelhenderson8555]

Is nobody gonna talk about how this actress just NAILED that reaction scene? I could FEEL the grief. Bravo!👏 👏

[@thesunrisechick6878]

Omg yes cause she brought me to tears

[@junior29557]

Ya both the doctor and the patient acted well

[@mrsjacksonstewart9266]

My thoughts exactly

[@studiohq]

She did the damn thing OK?!?!?

[@bollytwazzi]

I was thinking the EXACT SAME THING! 😁

[@bracha2u786]

I want to speak up for all the Doulas in the world. There is no way a trained person would not notice there was no heartbeat and no fetal movement in a 7 month pregnancy.

[@aminaamrouche3236]

i had the exact same idea

[@kelly1827]

AND it's not a doula's role to do physical assessment. A doula doing what she is supposed to do would not necessarily know. I would hope that a trained doula would encourage a client to see a healthcare provider if they weren't already (unless the client was being 100% transparent about freebirthing)

[@bracha2u786]

@@kelly1827 good point. I was uninformed of a doula's scope of practice. The patient should have been referred to a midwife.

[@Ilikefrogs..]

Doulas don't even do medical work, they're only supposed to provide emotional and informational support.

[@Ilikefrogs..]

@@kelly1827 I don't even think doulas are permitted to participate in freebirthing, since freebithing is illegal in most countries.

[@chickpea3609]

We had been trying for so long and when I finally got a positive test and was feeling nauseous, etc, I was so scared it was this psychosis. I can’t imagine going through this, you basically do lose the baby in the end. My heart goes out to women who go through this

[@tiffanybrown9848]

Have you had your baby yet?

[@polarbearhero9803]

My positive pregnancy test was trophoblastic disease. A tumor. The baby had died at 4 1/2 months and it’s placenta had set up a life of its own.

[@alexandramoyer8785]

@@polarbearhero9803 I’m so sorry I can’t imagine what you went through

[@user-tn2pz7ze2o]

I had that thought too! I took two tests and even had it confirmed at the clinic but when I went to my midwife for my first ultrasound I was still worried there wouldn't be anything on there. My husband was so confused as to why I was so stressed out. What made it even worse was the midwife couldn't find his heartbeat at first but... He just sits really low. 😅

[@sophieelisabeth6133]

congrats

[@isabellavalencia8026]

The fact that she never sought legit medical care for a pregnancy tells me she knew the truth.

[@enuphsayd9746]

Agree. The next phase would probably be taking her to a sinister action 😬

[@M60gunner1971]

Her diagnosis is Neglection el Dumbfucko by Proxy accompanied with Narcissistic Psychopathy.

[@evilsharkey8954]

Or at least feared the truth.

[@LordofFullmetal]

Actually, plenty of women go their entire pregnancies without medical care. That number's only likely to increase, if abortions get banned. Many women have a - in some ways justified - mistrust of doctors, due to the fact that lots of women DO get mistreated by them. The Husband Stitch (having your vagina intentionally sewn tighter than it originally was, often without the patient's knowledge or consent, and often resulting in sex being painful or impossible) is a good example of this. Bad things DO happen to women when they're pregnant/giving birth, and that's because doctors are human beings just like anyone else, and some of them are sexist. With that said, any good medical professional should recognise the very valid reasons that a pregnant women might be concerned about seeking medical treatment - while still encouraging them to do so. Because ultimately that is better for them than not having a doctor at all.

[@isabellavalencia8026]

@@LordofFullmetal we have wonderful prenatal care that is free to anyone that can't afford it so there is no reason not to get prenatal care to ensure the best outcome for your child.

[@chanimeryl1246]

As someone who is currently 7 months pregnant and had a recent scare I honestly can’t imagine how devastating something like this would be.

[@chanimeryl1246]

@Karmai9 I don’t know the personal situation of a fictional character… I also don’t understand what adoption has to do with my comment 😂

[@alexandramoyer8785]

@Karmai9 why do you guys always bring that up? Maybe people want their own kids and there’s nothing wrong with that. So it’s devastating for them.

[@arwazahid1186]

i hope u have a safe birth and the baby will be healthy!

[@SA-ft4gu]

@Karmai9 because people want their own kids. Yes adption is great but that doesn't take away the pain if not able tonhave your own kid

[@stellap-m4345]

wishing you a healthy labour and baby!! best of luck to you in the next few months :)

[@vian-ij4sv]

I've had two miscarriages. I know that pain. My last one was a bit strange, not too different to this woman's scenario. I was 12 weeks pregnant and I started spotting. When I went to the ER, they discovered I was indeed pregnant but there was no baby. I had a yoke and an egg sack, but no baby in between. It was a very painful 3 weeks, physically. And of course medicine can't explain it.

[@Opal5674]

A coworker of mine had blighted womb. She was very sad and had to get the empty womb cleaned out but she did become pregnant for real soon after

[@cintiabutlers4724]

Is there any actual name for this experience/condition?

[@Opal5674]

@@cintiabutlers4724 My coworker called it blighted womb.

[@vian-ij4sv]

@@cintiabutlers4724 I had to ask a lot questions. It's called an anembryonic pregnancy. Sometimes the baby stops growing very early, sometimes there's no baby. They think it is due to genetic deformity. The body can tell there is something wrong with the cells in the sperm or egg, and it halts the process. With Blighted Ovum there is only a gestational sac. This is due to the egg being reabsorbed or deteriorating. In both cases, the egg was fertilized and you would still have the pregnancy hormone in your blood stream. With a "hysterical" pregnancy you were never pregnant to begin with, so no hormone.

[@taradipple3686]

My last miscarriage (which was my second one) was a 7 week sack with no foetus inside, I was very heartbroken.

[@cozycramorant9017]

That's heartbreaking, I can't imagine being so excited to have a family of your own and then have that all ripped away because it was a misdiagnosis.

[@CycocelVocalist]

according to the patient she was never diagnosed pregnant

[@StanvilleBrown]

If they really wants a family the husband-and-wife can fix that real quick! 😆

[@tinahuttner7280]

I couldn’t imagine not getting a ultrasound or any blood work done to confirm.

[@shevahauser1780]

Hysteria pregnancy is common, and not the mother's fault, at all. No way she could have know.

[@shevahauser1780]

@@tinahuttner7280 I agree, but all the same, her reaction was pretty realistic. I would freak out too.

[@THERESEALMSTROM]

It’s actually pretty sad that you could wish for something so much, and your body then betray you by giving you all the symptoms and signs of pregnancy even when you’re not… But, of course this also proves why real medical tests and ultrasounds needs to be done instead of just “believing” and going “natural” without any medical check ups with real doctors and nurses whatsoever

[@AndrewBarsky]

So many kids from all parts of the world need to be adopted. This woman needs help:

[@nekkochan1035]

@@AndrewBarsky remember this is a show and she really thought she was pregnant. to her: she basically lost her baby

[@klaraleblochova]

Check ups with "real doctors And nurses" woul not stop the body from doing that. For the first few weeks the baby isn't shown on ultrasound, the tricking body produces the same amount of pregnancy hormones, and even then, the doctors or the medicine itself isn't perfect, so it even wouldn't be any less traumatic. So what the hell is your point? There's nothing wrong about chosing being natural, plus your given points are not good enough to prove opositte.

[@keithpugh7538]

@@nekkochan1035 she still needs help and these situations happen in real life also

[@NicoleCzarnecki]

There are homeopathic (natural) doctors whom responsibly encourage conventional medicine when all else fails. Please do not demonize homeopathic doctors.

[@spamham897]

There is surely no good way to tell someone about this condition. No wonder the Dr struggled to find the right words

[@Ronkyort0dox]

Sure there is. Be clear and concise. She was a mess and made the situation worse.

[@calvinallen3424]

@@Ronkyort0dox exactly it was a terrible decision to have her break the news. This was a delicate situation. One of the more experienced doctors should have handled it

[@SR-mz8nn]

Referring to it as a ‘hysterical pregnancy’ was super stupid of her. I’m used to breaking terrible news from my old job. It’s really not that hard.

[@kellharris2491]

@@calvinallen3424 but that's just it if the younger doctors don't get practice they never learn. At least she was gentle and compassionate.

[@arianebolt1575]

@@SR-mz8nn No kidding. Using the word "hysterical" is never appropriate.

[@karmageddon9047]

Dr. Reese, from what I can see, as a character, Portrays someone with anxiety well. IMO. She seems like someone who is very soft spoken, and tries to plan out what they're going to say, in hopes of getting the information out as fast as possible, while explaining it to the best of their ability.

[@wiggy5209]

She didnt really get the information out in an effective manner, though you can be anxious, practice will help some of that....you have to be a certain level of professional if you want to be a doctor.

[@karmageddon9047]

@@wiggy5209 She seems like, 1. A new doctor, 2. Doing her absolute best. 3. She *tried* to get it out in an effective manner. She planned what she was going to say in her mind, and then tried to get it out.

[@coralramos7208]

In my opinion, Dr. Reese should of phrased her wording in a different manner, instead of saying that the woman is experiencing a hysterical pregnancy she could of instead said that the woman is experiencing a false pregnancy. It would of made the situation less stressful for the woman and not make her husband get mad thinking that Dr. Reese is calling his wife crazy. The nurses would also not need to come in trying to calm the woman down with brute force. Dr. Reese really needs to work on wording her diagnosis.

[@Fiona_Interrupted]

Her approach to this was AWFUL

[@karmageddon9047]

The back and forth down here is nuts. Yall. A couple people reiterated my point. *yes.* Her method wasn't the best. *yes*, it caused a very bad reaction. But i am literally the exact same as her. If i try to say something, get rushed, say it poorly, cant word it correctly, and the situation starts to worsen, i panic. That is literally anxiety when interacting with people on a social level. She has anxiety. Im not saying she didnt do this poorly, im saying she did her best and doesnt need cruicified for it.

[@angiebee3581]

I got chills she really did her part

[@junelledembroski9183]

Truth!!

[@sopyleecrypt6899]

Yes… but. I know she was directed to have an extreme immediate reaction. But that just made me think that she must already know she’s not pregnant. If she really thought she was pregnant, I think the confusion and denial would last longer. “What do you mean I’m not pregnant? That’s ridiculous. There must be a mistake. I’ve been pregnant for 7 months, I don’t understand what you’re talking about. Check again.” Etc. But she just kind of went to Defcon 1.

[@rabiespuddings1735]

@@sopyleecrypt6899 It was explained in this clip that because she didn't seem to ask any questions she already knew on some subconscious level that she wasn't pregnant. She just wanted to be pregnant so badly that her subconscious tricked both her mind and body into believing it. And it's so incredibly sad because once the doctors confirmed what she already knew deep down the delusion fractured and she lashed out because of it.

[@sopyleecrypt6899]

@@rabiespuddings1735 ah ok. Yes that makes more sense 👍

[@M60gunner1971]

@@rabiespuddings1735 she's insane

[@toocutepuppies6535]

Phantom pregnancies have been documented since such things were even written down. This woman's biggest problem was that instead of legit prenatal care she thought hiring a doula was "good enough." A doula is not medical care and they should never represent themselves as such! 😳

[@tabora_]

Exactly. If anything a doula helps spiritually and emotionally during the process but not even therapist level

[@dtetv8499]

@R Oriana a midwife and a doula aren't the same thing.

[@rawyld]

Remember Blood Queen Mary the First of England she had 2 phantom pregnancy.

[@annaburke8537]

@R Oriana they did it for thousands of years without getting overpriced "education"

[@katiechiasson7509]

Pregnancy/birth is not a medical event. It’s as natural as breathing and eating

[@misanthrope6236]

Just imagine How house would break the news to them

[@justforyou8790]

with house there is no buildup i think they would have reacted confused at first and ask questions and would become angry somewhere alonge the line, but in the end he just presents the facts he gets from the test results so he leaves all the responsiblity on the patient while here the doctor made it sound like it was her problem and not the problem of the parents.

[@terynb4407]

I would pay to see that

[@cmt89497]

@@justforyou8790 sorry for being a pedant, but they aren't parents. They're a couple. I mean, that was the main point of this clip.

[@MondliNhlaka]

Not just House, even Dr Shaun Murphy from The Good Doctor would have ripped the band-aid so rudely 😂😂😂😂😂😂 of course without intending to be rude

[@alextroy9202]

That man has NO CHILL

[@erindawn7857]

I experienced something similar to this. I missed a couple periods, had a few notable symptoms and when I went to the dr she said that while my test was negative even my uterus had swelled. There just was nothing inside. A side note.. I feel like this goes to prove that our thoughts are very powerful. We create our own story and we can change it whenever we want.

[@smolsheep77]

This December I was positive I was pregnant and it was really scary, I missed two periods and had pregnancy related discharge, my stomach even got a lot bigger with no trigger!! No overeating or reasons to bloat... I took a pregnancy test and it was negative, and after that all my symptoms vanished. It could have been paranoia, my best friend still teases me for it... But I think it was a little deeper than that.

[@evilsharkey8954]

There’s a reason why we do double blind studies to demonstrate the effectiveness of medication. The placebo effect is strong enough that a certain percentage of people will get better or at least notice an improvement in symptoms, just because they believe they’re getting medicine.

[@macie8571]

You could have been pregnant and miscarried. My friend was late and kept taking tests but they were negative. After she got her blood work the Dr reported that she was miscarried. She got her period the following month. I currently have a missed miscarriage where the baby stops growing but my body doesn't register that and I still have pregnancy symptoms. You might not be crazy at all

[@erindawn7857]

Wow this is intense I didn't know that it's happening to so many. BlessingS to all ♡♡♡

[@Anonymouslyhighlyopinionated]

I’ve had a baby and lost a baby. The anxiety and pain is real, but it’s also why those first trimester ultrasounds are so important. It’s just better to know

[@TLITMG]

I'm really sorry for your loss

[@briandkeek]

You’re so strong

[@feliciatierney2265]

I suffered 5 miscarriages before ultimately having to have a total hysterectomy. During my first pregnancy my baby never developed a heartbeat and I had to wait 3 days for a D&C. Essentially, I was a human coffin...it was excruciating emotionally. Over 25 years later I still carry that with me. That memory is so raw I've never even shared it with my husband or my family.

[@wolverineisdaman]

Oof. I'm sorry to hear about that.

[@debbiebousquet5677]

The secret we carry inside us would make most people dy. Iffn they new most of our truths.... so sorry u had to endure that pain... an than to have to carry with u for yrs.... because nobody tell us we do not have to.... we as a person has to figure this part out on our own.....

[@rx_4746]

😢😢😢 wow! I am extremely sorry you had to experienced that gut wrenching ordeal. Psalm 34:18 & Psalm 147:3. You are not alone!!

[@tinahuttner7280]

This clip actually reminds me of my cousin and his wife,both are very mentally ill. His wife went on for a few months saying she was expecting twins but eventually she had to come clean and saying she was never pregnant in the first place. They did have one boy but he was taken away and given to foster parents and they eventually adopted him.

[@firefly-fu3ce]

Thats very sad, maybe you should have some empathy for your poor cousin..sounds like they had a difficult life.

[@tinahuttner7280]

@@firefly-fu3ce dude, he did meth when he was in collage and that was 20 years ago. That’s what made him spiritual down, had no sense what so ever. He’s the one that put his own parents through hell along w his brother. Now if he gets into trouble the cops have to come get him. His father passed away heart broken on how he chose to live his life. My cousins wife got all whiney when she wasn’t included in the eulogy cause his dad didn’t care for her. Plus the fact sense im not close to him I’ve got nothing to do w him.don’t need all that drama from either cause that’s all it is. When people don’t acknowledge they are mentally it’s only drama.

[@firefly-fu3ce]

@@tinahuttner7280oh right, your're not close to him, yet you seem to know all his business and you post his private family info all over KZbin for likes? Get the fuck out of here.. get a life.

[@obliviouz]

@@tinahuttner7280 Some people will find excuses for anyone and everyone. Nothing is ever a person's own fault to these people. I think the sympathy should be saved for your cousin's kid.

[@julesoxana3630]

I really hope ur cousin and their child is safe and well now🙏

[@aneshaelizabeth]

I remember my first time learning about a fake pregnancy was on CSI. It was super interesting. Some individuals have an obsession with wanting to be pregnant that their body will start to mimic the symptoms of pregnancy.

[@Notezl]

Bro if I have an obsession with being size 2 then will my body start mimiking that 🥺

[@aidenandoreo6667]

@@Notezl sure wish it worked that way

[@WolfsCry816]

I THOUGHT OF THAT EXACT EPISODE WHEN I SAW THIS. 😅😂 I'm glad someone else remembered it. She was a teenager, or something, and mentally ill. She even taking prenatals, even produced milk.

[@Kamirykun]

I remember that episode, it was a sick situation and the girl really was troubled

[@kaytlinjustis5643]

Was this the episode of where a daughter murders her own mother because she viewed her as competition to be with her father, believing she was pregnant? It was so weird when I first saw it because the character lactated and even when she was told the truth of her false pregnancy, she still believed she was pregnant even when the cops were taking her away.

[@Rachel-xg7hs]

“My sister had a terribly unfortunate miscarriage after a procedure with known risks so now I’m gonna take extreme risks to avoid taking very normal, minimal ones that aren’t the same as what led to her loss.” Wow. Just wow.

[@sierrasnell2365]

It’s a show, they have to make it dramatic as possible lol

[@cynthiamccann5548]

I had a “ mole pregnancy “ in 1967. Most mothers miscarry embryo early on, through spotting, and not knowing the embryo was lost. The “hydatidi form mole” pregnancy, was explained to me at age 18 , like this, if a tiny cell of the tumor was left after DNC it would attach to interior wall of uterus and start to grow , multiply and divide. The womb would respond as if pregnant. I lost my embryo at 20 weeks in the gynecologist office. Was not a cancerous tumor. So, my thought , there are more explanations than hysterical pregnancy… but I didn’t write the script

[@mangersavoir4213]

Can you have a mole pregnancy and not know it? And if so could that prevent you from actually getting pregnant?

[@evilsharkey8954]

The ultrasound would have found a tumor.

[@cynthiamccann5548]

@@mangersavoir4213 I’ll never say never …. You are pregnant, there is an embryo… some woman will loose the embryo early on…. The tumor ( like small grape size will keep dividing and multiplying) the body doesn’t know the embryo is gone and the womb , still grows and shows as if pregnant…. In 1967 little was know and in the last time I asked my gynecologist about 10 yrs ago , little is still known about it. My gynecologist in Jacksonville Fl at that time delivered 100’s + and I was his first case. Guess you could google it…

[@cynthiamccann5548]

@@mangersavoir4213 I could get pregnant again until I had 2 negative pregnancy tests done be be sure the womb was clear of the tumors. I have 2 live births on is 51 yrs old and the other 45 years old. And an adopted son that is 52.

[@cynthiamccann5548]

@@evilsharkey8954 not in 1967 , there was no ultrasound

[@ANabiha]

this is why you need to go to your scheduled hospital visits when you're pregnant! someone needs to check what's happening and often

[@a.elsagonzalez6824]

As a woman struggling with fertility, this made me cry

[@a.elsagonzalez6824]

@Karmai9 I wish it was as easy as going to the baby store and picking one out. It's a long emotional process and costs $$$$$$. But thanks for the encouragement anyways

[@AA-ld1un]

Hey, i send you love, for what little it means. Bjg hug

[@JamaicanRain]

Kids cost money. A lot of it. If you cannot afford to adopt, you will not be able to afford a biological one. Adoption is peanuts in comparison to the money you have to put into a kid.

[@a.elsagonzalez6824]

@@JamaicanRain yeah I know that, but at least it's spread out over a lifetime of paychecks.

[@faithphoenix3999]

Wow, you people have issues. I am sorry you have issues with fertility, I hope you get to experience motherhood soon xx

[@fatimakratohvil6904]

Back in 80’s my across the street neighbor was pregnant .She and her husband where so happy to finally get pregnant . All their family and friends also ,where happy for them .She was wearing maternity clothes and her stomach was growing nicely . Since her husband worked out of the city , she come one day to my home and asked if I could accompany her to her doctor’s ( gynecologist ) office .I went there with her .On the way to the doctor office she appeared unwell and upset .At doctors I was told she needs to stay and I don’t need to keep waiting in waiting room . So I went home , I checked on her later but she did not come to her home .I considered she stayed at hospital or at her mom’s. Few days later I learned doctors kept her hospitalized . For over 2 months she never come to her home . There was no one to ask about her situation. Than she appeared …very skinny , wearing skinny pants , did not appear as pregnant or as mom who just delivered a child . She was not open to share what actually took place and I respected this , I never asked . I assumed it was fake pregnancy .😥😥😥 Years passed ,they never got any babies 😥but she is strong women ! 💖She find herself nice job at children daycare where she enjoyed loving and taking care of kids .So , she is now retired , she have many kids who she helped and took loving care at her daycare job .

[@puffypuffpuff1603]

I feel like she did know but her mind tricked her it’s actually really really crazy what the brain can do cus I never knew this I’m sorry for whoever went through this :(

[@TheMooseCaboose]

Pregnancy is a wild hormonal rush, and even when we think and perceive that we are in control, conditions like these reveal that it can change in a manner of moments. Real-life cases often have women really firmly believe that they are having the baby and that they just "know", particularly those who have a stronger sense of "self" and rely on their gut intuition. Yes her mind tricked her, but she more than likely didn't even know since it couldn't fathom the possibility of not being pregnant as an option. I firmly agree and give my condolences to sufferers of this tragic illness.

[@LilKitten9620]

Ive had 4 miscarriages and a stillbirth, her reaction, even though there turned out not to be a baby instead of losing one, matched pretty well how many women feel when finding out

[@Crowski]

Omg :((( I’m so sorry!! :( I’ve had one MC and that was devastating enough for me to not try again. :(

[@-A-09]

My heart goes out to you. You're a very strong person.

[@elileit]

my aunt went thru something similar. doctors told her that she would have a hard time conceiving a baby. ended up having my cousin. they tried for a second at the same time my mom was pregnant. my mom said my aunt had all the symptoms of pregnancy. even a bump. but wasn't pregnant and never was again.

[@topnotchtn4538]

How long did it take for the pump to go away?

[@willietaylor5869]

The hormones thing happened to me too. But I didn't gain the weight. But I had a hormonal embalance which made it seem like I was pregnant. So that thing is REAL

[@kuromyou7969]

Of course. But when presented with evidence that there was no baby, did you flip and say all their instruments are wrong?

[@sassbrat]

My cousin's wife when she found out she was pregnant with her daughter became a lovable pain and worry wart. For good reasons too, They had bee trying for years and she could get pregnant but she would lose the baby around 3 months. By the grace of God she made it to her 8th month where she decided if it was safe to have a c-section for safety reasons. Baby girl was a little underweight for a normal 8th month but very healthy. 3 years later she found out that she was pregnant again with her son. Baby went full term, was healthy and she decided to have everything removed as she had miscarriage 7 times before her daughter was born and since she had 2 wonderful and healthy kids and she was close to 40 she wasn't gonna risk the chance of another miscarriage or her dying and leaving her kids with out a mom. The babies are now in school and the pride of their parents.

[@gabbyfringette7250]

My great grandmother had 9 miscarriages before she had my grandmother

[@sassbrat]

@@gabbyfringette7250 My mom was the only one of 12 Pregnancy that survived. So my grandma knows how your great grandma would have felt.

[@Consul99]

"Are you saying my wife is crazy." "Yes." **does a 360 walks away** -scene

[@emilymorris7046]

One of my friends’ sisters experienced this. She carried out the pregnancy all the way to term, except there was no baby. She was so convinced she was pregnant. It was an incredibly fascinating story. And also very sad, because there was no baby to be delivered.

[@ainao3876]

How can she carry it to term? She must've gone to get a pregnancy check-up every month if she's pregnant

[@emilymorris7046]

@@ainao3876 I honestly have no idea. I don’t remember all of the details, but it was a pretty crazy story.

[@kialuvsyoo]

@@emilymorris7046 so, what happened then? She never had contractions and it all came to light then?

[@loochie2514]

That’s sad and also crazy that this can happen… is this also known as a “phantom pregnancy”

[@plumdutchess]

Yes, that's the same thing.

[@obliviouz]

_"Harmful sound waves..."_

[@AmethystEyes]

It made me face palm. These are the same people who don’t vaccinate their kids.

[@obliviouz]

@@AmethystEyes Haven't you heard? Vaccines _have chemicals!_

[@bmrp4749]

You sound like someone who would trust Dr. Michael Swango knew what was best for you.

[@MJSolit]

Great, now I’m going to live with the fear that my body can suddenly decide that I should be pregnant

[@Alex-cw1ph]

Don't be afraid. This is a mental health issue, not a physical health issue. So unless you are extremely depressed because you are not pregnant, your body will not up and decide that you are.

[@MJSolit]

@@Alex-cw1ph god bless 🙏🌈😮‍💨

[@georgiapeterson4240]

While urine tests may show you as pregnant, in a extremely rare case of hysterical pregnancy, blood tests and ultrasounds will confirm there is no pregnancy

[@kgrimes842]

My heart breaks for women who experience this. To go so long thinking you're having a baby just to find out you never were.

[@enuphsayd9746]

In this scenario she knew. The reason she cried so hard is because her made up world is melting away. And that is devastating indeed.

[@josueperalta321]

I usually watch Med TV as background noise, I'm not a big fan of the acting but in this scene I even cried, what an excellent actress

[@ak8990]

Working in the medical field, I am happy to say that this show is pretty accurate medically (well from seeing this clip).

[@3StarLogo]

"You want me to break the news?" Well no shit, you're gonna have to soon enough.

[@Epic11705]

A betrayal of a friend is a heartbreaker, but a betrayal of the brain is a fatal blow to self esteem and confidence

[@vaska1999]

She knew she wasn't pregnant

[@allwhatilove914]

I’m seven months pregnant (with a real baby and all every month ultrasounds). But this scene was scary and sad. Just thinking about coming all this way to find out you aren’t pregnant? There is no baby and never was one? If I wasn’t crazy I would for sure become. Sad. And in my state, nightmare material. Thanks, I guess I will be having this nightmare up to the end of my pregnancy.

[@Ellie-gp9dg]

wtf? you can always just make another one, this is not a justifiable reaction

[@byronic0967]

@@Ellie-gp9dg No your answer is not a justifiable reaction and totally lacks any kind of empathy. I feel sorry for you.

[@ambientharmonyy]

If this happens to me and get pregnant eventually, I'd probably doubt that pregnancy or even have anxiety attacks. This is really sad.

[@MrSaraS]

Every month? Wow... is that needed? Everyone here (Norway) has a 18-19th week ultrasound and that is it, unless something need to be checked up. We do measure the stomach and check the baby's heartbeat regularly up until birth, but no ultrasound.

[@t.r.s.5129]

@@Ellie-gp9dg The truth of the matter is that not always can everyone simply "make another one." Even people who have children sometimes struggle with secondary infertility.

[@gospel3067]

As a Chicago native, I didn't watch the Chicago shows but these clips on KZbin are making me want to go back & check this show out.

[@gospel3067]

I got pass S4 and tapped out. It started to feel like a night-time soap opera; like most shows that are on for a long period.

[@Tyler_Mills26]

Why did Dr. Reese apologize to Dr. Charles? She did what he asked! She was polite and respectful and had the correct information I don't think I would have done anything different xxx

[@ellerose1178]

Not in her mind. They reacted so negatively that in her mind she thinks she did something wrong. She wants to make dr. Charles proud so she feels like she’s at fault for not delivering the news in a way that she thinks has the correct outcome. No one can predict how anyone will react to any type of news. It’s not in any textbook. This is why working in the field is important regardless of occupation. You could do well in school, in trials, or on paper but once you’re in the room doing the real thing…it’s like you never had any training.

[@BlastFromThePastTheGoodOldDays]

I think she apologized because she froze when giving the diagnosis. She wasn't calm and professional she was unsure and slightly panicked which set the patient on edge and she felt she should have been more professional. Doctors are perfectionists, so the fact she is young and new-ish wouldn't have mattered to her

[@potocatepetl]

Doctors have to be succinct and confident when speaking with a patient. No needless, lengthy and confusing introductions. If the patient needs additional explanations afterwards, sure, but she should have started with the result: "I am sorry, but upon reviewing the ultrasound and blood work, we determined that you are not pregnant and you never were. This is called so and so and can appear in some patients bla bla bla". Think about how you would feel and what would go through your head if you were her and a doctor would start speaking like she did. You'd think of everything from the baby is dead to the baby is underdeveloped to the baby has some serious health issues to we have to induce birth here and now. One should never give someone this time to think and panic. Now Dr. Reese is young and still has time to learn, but I doubt that no one told her how to speak with a patient. This is pretty much one of the first things one learns in a hospital. Be direct, brief and clear.

[@Tyler_Mills26]

@@potocatepetl I remember in one of the first seasons before she goes into psychiatry she's helping Natalie who goes into labor and she asks Dr Charles to help her tell this little boy's family that he's got a debilitating genetic disorder and that they needed to test the younger sibling for it as well xxx

[@moonlitskylight5740]

Because she felt bad and is human?

[@k8tina]

I went through infertility treatments and had 3 miscarriages. But during the two plus years of trying to conceive (TTC), there were times when I truly thought I was pregnant only to find out (at 6-7 weeks) that I wasn't. It's such a heartbreaking experience 💔 This actress nailed the pain of finding out you're not pregnant 💔

[@michaeliglesias2806]

I’ve only seen clips of the show but the interaction between the two psychiatrists reminds me of what I’ve seen during my time in the medical field. Mentors & protégés in any profession in a good thing.

[@user-jpmorgab]

She never went to the doctor to confirm that pregnancy, therefore she definitely knew.

[@tamekaaaliyah5192]

A doula & midwife are completely different, doula is support. A midwife is a medical professional, my 2nd baby way delivered by a midwife - there was a doula by my side for SUPPORT during labor and after transitioning to home

[@shwetzsri]

They must have felt a lot of grief but it is consolable that they can try again and she didn't lose a baby. Carrying a baby and losing it is one of the toughest things. My aunt suffered a lot for 12 years and finally had a kid. It is also important to seek medical care. What is "natural"? We have our phones near us and all kinds of waves surrounding us. There is nothing wrong is using ultrasound to check on the baby. There is nothing wrong in taking an epidural. I think ultrasounds also helps us bond with the baby, especially the fathers. I will always remember the spark in my husband's eyes when he saw my son's ultrasound.

[@klaraleblochova]

Actually, there are many studies, researches and proven terories, that ultrasound can be harming, that natural is the best if possible, etc. The unnecessary judgment od yours, with no known facts, plus your trauma And grief level detraction just disgusts me.

[@coolcatalesha]

they did lose a baby though. the baby didn’t exist in reality, but it did in their hearts and minds.

[@evilsharkey8954]

Unnecessary ultrasounds are risky, so they discourage ultrasounds just to get early baby pictures. Like X-rays, they’re potentially harmful if you get a lot of them, but the benefits outweigh the risks. Ultrasounds can identify fetal abnormalities that are fixable early enough to fix them. They’re a lot less dangerous than pregnancy and childbirth.

[@Nevertoleave]

@@klaraleblochova you’re not getting one everyday. It’s like bananas, slightly radioactive but you’re not going to be able to eat enough fast enough to get radiation poisoning. When you’re pregnant you get only a few and it will not harm you or the baby

[@adventurekitty1016]

My dad told me the first time he saw my older brother’s ultra sound and mine. He cried tears of joy, and kissed my mum, hugged the doctor and kissed my mum again. He was really happy.

[@CS-pj8wj]

I had a coworker who this happened to. Back then they didn't do ultrasounds ...only if they suspected a problem. She was almost 5 mos along w a baby bump showing. She wanted so badly to start a family w her new husband. We had to call the ambulance for her one day as she thought she was miscarrying. When she returned she couldn't handle the questions from all the customers asking about "the baby"...when there never was one. Or ppl looked at her like she was crazy when she explained. She finally relocated to another state.

[@fultonyt8989]

I love how they said “House had a cane? We can one up that” 👨🏻‍🦽

[@brenna7757]

😂😂this comment is awesome

[@calico27]

Lol.. yeah. Interestingly, they actually considered putting House in a wheelchair first, but decided against it because ppl will always be at different heights, ... apparently.

[@MooWithMetubes]

Wow. That lady is a good actress...I almost cried lol

[@myfriendjustin8381]

This is why prenatal care is sooooo important! Although medicine is very complex and not perfect, it has saved so many lives. To everybody who doesn’t believe in doctors, just try to. There are risks in everything we do but the benefit outweigh and disadvantages in my opinion

[@SunkissedKuri]

Idk why these clips keep popping up on my TL but their gooddd

[@philledwith8307]

Having seen some of Dr.Charles more recent assistants, I respect how Reese doesn't try and dodge the unpleasant task, she sucks it up and gets in there as best she can.

[@simoneymone89]

I miss this era of Chicago med!! Bring it back please!!

[@tiffanylooper3523]

This happens a lot more than people think it does sadly...

[@JCC_1975]

I went through something similar. Except mine turned out to be a tumor and the OB said that I was pregnant. An ER visit saved life.

[@tic857]

oof glad you're okay

[@marigold3687]

There were women on dr Phil who believed they were pregnant for three years.

[@zoeknap9777]

Im sorry but how the hell has she gone 7 months without been told theres no baby?!?!

[@taylordelqeda1510]

The lady said after an amniocentesis, her friend's kid was miscarried, so it could be that she dodged ultrasounds since the beginning. It could be that she pretended to go to those doctors appointments and came up with a way to get the ultrasound pictures too. You cant ever know how a woman whose 7 months pregnant was never told she wasn't pregnant because some of her actions to prevent being told could've been subconscious. Mental illness is a strange, sometimes unprecedented, thing that can take over the whole body in certain scenarios.

[@glitterizedrainbow2311]

@@taylordelqeda1510 because she went the natural route with a doula instead of the medical route of tests

[@taylordelqeda1510]

@@glitterizedrainbow2311 yup. Doing that is literally the only way a person can have a superior opinion about being pregnant without finding a doctor who will for sure tell her she hasn't got a kid.

[@SjofnBM1989]

Because she wasn't receiving adequate prenatal care.

[@kms7527]

I dont know..when I was pregnant with my girls..I had blood tests..exams..they would listen to the heartbeat with a Doppler...

[@aksonybag]

So basically your body playing jokes on you. It’s funny because my aunt is the exact opposite. She didn’t know she’s pregnant until it’s time for the baby to come out. That baby is starting college this year lol

[@fragileomniscience7647]

Yeah, I call BS, like most of what psychiatrists do. High prolactin comes from low hypothalamic and limbic dopamine, high cortisol through HPA axis dysfunction causes Cushing-like bellyfat accumulation. Nothing about that is "mental woowoo". All evident physiological mechanisms.

[@vaska1999]

No, not your body. In a case like this, it's your mind.

[@jasong9492]

Wow. That was a cruel but very necessary lesson...for the Dr. Reese. Human interactions are messy, especially when giving bad news. You can do and say EVERYTHING right, and still people will have violent outbursts of grief like this...and thats a hard lesson for anyone looking to give aid and comfort to the mind. Did the doctor set her up for this? I think so. I haven't watched the whole episode, but I have a feeling he was letting her experience a very hard lesson about her job. Deep trauma and grief is...horrible. Its like a wound that, if not correctly treated, heals poorly and restricts proper blood flow. And in this situation, Dr. Reese had no choice but to open the wound and let it flow out until the doctors could help it heal correctly.

[@lashellecoleman2754]

They should've had a more experienced doctor explain to them

[@scorpiotransformed4772]

So who needs to have some very harsh words with the midwife? Because I personally would be livid at 7 months of a lie

[@androidconfusion]

They need to give that actor a pay raise she did a good job a good ass job that screen was oh blood curling

[@kaylahliam6940]

I remember hearing about this phenomenon when I was young it was called phantom or vampire pregnancy it's so heartbreaking.

[@Dayna-Punky]

This happened to my mom's cousin. His wife had what they called in the 70s an Hysterical Pregnancy.

[@evilsharkey8954]

So did anyone see the whole episode and find out why pregnancy was so important to this poor woman? Did they at least follow up and not leave her screaming in anguish?

[@katelynlight3079]

This happened to me and I was absolutely heart broken. Now I'm carrying my little miracle as I type this and everyday is terrifying. Never knowing if it's gonna disappear again.

[@enthusiastnovella2814]

My mother had almost 3-4 miscarriages because her health was not good. When the doctor said she was again pregnant with twins, she was determined to do anything to make sure nothing happened and nine months later it was a miracle since even the doctors had given up , and she successfully gave birth to twins , one boy and one girl . My mom was happy but of course losing a child is heartbreaking and that is something my mom took years to overcome . She looked at me and said I was a miracle , so when other kids prayed for a sibling , I prayed for my unborn siblings and hoped they could watch over my family.

[@jenparry718]

What a time to cut out. Lady needs more medical attention now than when she came in.

[@eliseskinner6312]

That would be so awful to experience!😥

[@mermaidopulence8539]

I want to be a mother so bad but unfortunately I will never be able to carry. When she started screaming and crying when she found out that there wasn't a baby in her I literally about started crying with her.

[@somemydayy]

I had a episode a few months ago, I missed my period, I was lactating and was horrified at the thought of being pregnant; since I would be a single mother. I had broken up with my bf at the time; but it was just my chronic illness resurfacing. I since have gotten surgery, tests; and hormones. I was not pregnant; and I doubt I’ll be for some time.

[@partsgeriausias]

That thumbnail is pure comedy! Reminds me of the meme with the angry blonde woman and the indifferent cat

[@amelonnamedkate1400]

Definitely feel Reece in this situation too. Being a student myself, I always think about how I would ever have to break some sort of terrible news to a patient like this. Definitely stressful. I hold a lot of empathy for people so seeing a patient in so much distress is heartbreaking

[@infjelphabasupporter8416]

My mother actually got told she had an "empty egg" while she was pregnant of me, since the doctors couldn't seem to find me. Thank goodness she went to another doctor and discovered it was just a mistake.

[@corpselizzy]

Thats extremely rare

[@thythyy7633]

Who told this lady that sound waves affect the baby? Wtf?

[@Kittykat5kits]

I actually have a friend who refused to have ultrasounds or any prenatal care for any of her pregnancies. She also refuses point blank to deliver with a real doctor or in a hospital. I am honestly astounded that she has made it through 4 pregnancies and deliveries alive and without any emergencies.

[@thythyy7633]

@@Kittykat5kits well that is only one of lucky cases. I’m a sonographer and I have seen so many moms with hypertension, advanced maternal age, history of preterm labor, placental rupture , etc, imagine they think ultrasound is harmful to their babies which is stupid. I have this lady who has diabetes and never had prenatal care, simply go in at 32week for “gender reveal”, baby has some complications, the nurse offer to do non stress test, and labs but she refused. Baby died shortly after.

[@DeidarasLilStudent]

So she never confirmed herself pregnant and figured her stomach mass wasn't something to investigate? This could have been avoided months ago... I get that she wants a kid but how about CONFIRMING you're going to have one? 'Natural as possible' got her this. Idk why these people refuse basic medical care and get upset when they find out they have no idea what is actually happening to them or their, apparently, very important fetus. Do what makes you happy comes with parameters, you need to actually take care.

[@moonlitskylight5740]

The human brain is a ridiculously complex thing. She wanted a baby, so she convinced herself she had one. Her body followed suit. Why would she think anything was wrong when her body did something so natural?

[@Thermoelectric7]

Natural as possible, and yet these people likely circumcise their kids as soon as they pop out.

[@thythyy7633]

I’m OBGYN ultrasound tech and I’ve seen so many moms come in just to have some ultraound pics of their babies not knowing that this is about medical condition of their babies, it’s not like a photo service. They come in for a late scan and some even found out the baby has some abnormalities when they should have come in their early gestational age.

[@patricelockertanthony7630]

Is that conclusion as far as you were willing to let your brain, heart, and compassion, take you?

[@user-ms3jz7ub7n]

@@thythyy7633 Yes you are right. It is highly advised that once you find out you are pregnant, you should visit an obstetrician/gynecologist's office within three months (at the end of the first trimester). The doctor will do a blood test to: A. confirm that you are actually pregnant B. look for any abnormalities in your blood or ultrasound C. generally see how the pregnancy is coming along (if you have severe morning sickness etc...) Some women like to do monthly visits but it's just for their peace of mind. The next visit should be around 6 months (end of the second trimester) and finally a week or two before the day of delivery to ensure there will not be any complications with the birthing process. Of course you are the expert but does that sound about right?

[@donkeystyle3200]

You can tell the dude is actually relieved as hell.

[@donnielindon1015]

Be safe out there

[@Jupiter.141]

nice to see DK having a better life in US

[@ogichi32]

I’ll be honest I think that was as good as a reaction as it was gonna get

[@candaceshanel]

Wow she is amazing 👏 great performance

[@Gamerafighter76]

I can’t begin to imagine having to come to terms with that realization of not being pregnant even though you’re so convinced you don’t wanna accept it.

[@reidbrinkley8652]

Just be glad that it wasn't House .

[@simones.8732]

My mom's co-worker had this back in the 80s. They called it a Phantom Pregnancy. I actually don't know how the woman was at the end of it all, but my mom uses this to tell me to be less hysterical. 😂😂

[@reneshay889]

Outstanding actress!🤩🤩🤩

[@heathervelasco5159]

I went through this it's so heartbreaking

[@sebastianneking3399]

Well, I am even more appreciative of my twice a week ultrasounds, now.

[@bethwalker5582]

Hope all is well. Best wishes.

[@sebastianneking3399]

@@bethwalker5582 Thank you so much! Only 8 weeks left!

[@shrutimogre2846]

@@sebastianneking3399 good luck!! I hope you are blessed with a healthy baby! ❤️☺️

[@SG-kd2gi]

This happened to a woman I know. She had only one child, her 19 or 20 year old son was killed some high-school bullies.. they never got arrested. She almost lost it after her son's death. Few years later she thought she was pregnant, everywhere she went there was no baby they told her. She didn't want to believe, she thought she is 100% but they're making mistake. She said if in 9 months by her calculation she doesn't give birth then she she'll know she is not pregnant. Sadly that was the news for her 😢

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

I had no idea that this was actually possible. What a very sad situation.

[@sleeplessinthecarolinas8118]

There was no easy way to break this news. 😢

[@klutzmtg2310]

I can’t imagine being bothered over losing a child since I have never cared about the idea at all. But imagining all the things you planned for and wanted to come true only for it to be all in your head has definitely gotta be soul crushing.

[@Thunderbird-cs2cz]

I had an ectopic once. Almost killed me, I was devastated

[@davidgrover5996]

So sorry to read that. I hope things have gone well since.

[@t.r.s.5129]

I'm sorry you went through that. I hope things have improved since then.

[@Cj-bw3hn]

How heartbreaking

[@IrisMusic]

this is why ultrasounds are so important. the benefit to your baby outweighs the risks by so far

[@emilyhedrick2851]

There was a woman on Dr.Phil who was convinced that she'd been pregnant for three years. She'd had her tubes tied long before this occurred. She must've been dealing with this.

[@ChickenOfAwesome]

@@catleigh1540 Sadly this was a real thing, probably still going on - people with hysterical pregnancy or other mental health issues now have online forums where they feed into the delusion and this has created this idea of extremely long pregnancies (often caused by hysterical pregnancy and then actually getting pregnant and delivering). I remember seeing a reddit post a while back from a guy desperately trying to understand what was going on with his wife, who then discovered she was on these forums constantly and in the grips of a massive delusion. I think he did manage to get her help in the end but people who sincerely believe they have been pregnant for years and just need to 'wait it out' are out there.

[@Awesome-fm1mo]

3 friggin years? an elephant's gestation period is about the two year mark. Thats the longest in mammals. I'm not saying this isn't a real thing. I'm saying 1 of 2 things are going on here. 1. Shes cuckoo for coco puffs and none of her friends questioned the clearly odd pregnant for eleventy billion years thing. or 2 "Dr." Phil should really get better writers, because damn. 😐

[@lizanna6390]

@@Awesome-fm1mo her friends and family did not believe her, they were becoming very worried about her. She was more interested in what other crazy people on the Internet said, probably because they were saying what she wanted to hear

[@vaska1999]

It's morally wrong to exploit delusional people by inviting them to bare their delusions on TV.

[@sarahclaude4296]

I remember this episode on Chicago med.

[@AndrewBarsky]

Congrats!

[@sarahclaude4296]

Thanks Andrew

[@jassminn2707]

What episode is this on lol

[@sarahclaude4296]

I think it is season 2 episode 5.

[@jassminn2707]

@@sarahclaude4296 thank you

[@botanybayful]

Her acting is impeccable.

[@SpookyGhostHippy]

Broke my heart seeng her cry the loss of a baby truly does hurt I've never experienced this but a chemical pregnancy my body didn't know that the baby wasn't alive anymore seeing the empty sonogram with no heartbeat truly hurts