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Psychotic couvade: 2 case reports

T Tényi¹, M Trixler, F Jádi

¹Department of Psychiatry and Medical Psychology, University Medical School of Pécs, Hungary.

Psychopathology

|January 1, 1996

Summary

Psychotic couvade, a rare condition where expectant fathers experience psychosis during a partner's pregnancy, is explored through two case studies. Psychodynamic factors like ego defect and double identification are highlighted as key contributors.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Psychology
Sociology

Background:

Couvade syndrome involves expectant fathers or relatives experiencing pregnancy-related symptoms.
While common somatic and psychiatric symptoms are reported, psychotic manifestations are exceptionally rare.

Observation:

This article presents two distinct cases of psychotic couvade.
The cases detail the specific psychotic symptoms and experiences of the expectant fathers.

Findings:

Psychodynamic interpretation suggests ego defect and double identification play crucial roles in the development of psychotic couvade.
These psychological mechanisms offer insight into the rare manifestation of psychosis in this phenomenon.

Implications:

Understanding the psychodynamic underpinnings can aid in diagnosing and managing rare psychotic couvade cases.
Further research into the psychological factors of couvade syndrome is warranted to improve patient care.

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