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Gravidität negiert

English translation: denial of pregnancy

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German term or phrase:Gravidität negiert
English translation:denial of pregnancy
Entered by: Jonathan MacKerron

09:55 Mar 16, 2011
German to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Psychology / attempted self-induced abortion
German term or phrase: Gravidität negiert
"Die 168 cm große und normgewichtige medizinisch-technische Assistentin hatte die Gravidität negiert und keine Schwangerschaftsvorsorgen durchführen lassen. Sie äußerte den Wunsch nach einer anonymen Geburt"

Am not sure if this means "did not want to become pregnant" or "was in self-denial", as she obviously knew she was pregnant. TIA for your input.
Jonathan MacKerron
denial of pregnancy
Explanation:
There is a condition called "denial of pregnancy" which is not uncommon. I believe I would say she suffered from "denial of pregnancy." There are also different types of denial, which may apply depending on further content.
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Marci Warner
Germany
Local time: 01:52
Grading comment
"denial of pregnancy" appears to be the standard term here. Thanks for your help.
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3 +5denial of pregnancy
Marci Warner


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denial of pregnancy


Explanation:
There is a condition called "denial of pregnancy" which is not uncommon. I believe I would say she suffered from "denial of pregnancy." There are also different types of denial, which may apply depending on further content.


    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denial_of_pregnancy
Marci Warner
Germany
Local time: 01:52
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
"denial of pregnancy" appears to be the standard term here. Thanks for your help.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks Marci, sounds like a good solution


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agree  adamgajlewicz
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agree  Mech White
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agree  Nicola Wood
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