Neonaticide and hysterical denial of pregnancy.

Journal: The British Journal Of Psychiatry : The Journal Of Mental Science
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Abstract

A case illustrating the association between neonaticide and denial of pregnancy is reported. Neonaticide may be a relatively common form of homicide. In some cases it could be preventable, providing the physician responsible for antenatal care is alert.

Authors
C Green, S Manohar