"I'm pregnant!" : Hysterical Pregnancy

Here’s some research from Kelli for her character, Pickles, a 17-year-old newlywed who is a prone to hysterical pregnancies.  Convinced that she should be pregnant, her body exhibits the symptoms, including the crazy pregnancy cravings.

Pregnancy Cravings:

-Chocolate

-Salty chips

-Ice Cream

-Fruit

and…

-Pickles!!!

Read more at:

http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/985411/foods-craved-by-pregnant-women

Pregnancy Symptoms:

-Mood Swings

-Nausea

-Food Cravings or Aversions

-Bloating

-Frequent Urination

-Fatigue

-Vivid Dreams

Hysterical Pregnancy is a real thing! 

For some hysterically pregnant women, "the symptoms are so realistic and long-lasting that the women remain convinced they're pregnant for nine months or even longer – despite the fact that there is no baby."

Read more at:
http://www.babycenter.com/0_strange-but-true-false-pregnancy_10364942.bc