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Under normal circumstances, only female Sims can become pregnant. However, in ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and in ''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work]]'', male Sims can be impregnated as well, either through [[alien abduction]] or by the use of [[cheats]]. In ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons]]'', male Sims can experience a sort of pseudo-pregnancy as the result of alien abduction. In ''[[The Sims 4]]'', as of [[The Sims 4/Patch 34|patch 34]], a Sim's ability to get pregnant or get others pregnant can be set with the optional [[Create a Sim#Full View|Customize Gender]] menu in CAS, regardless of the Sim's gender.
Pregnant Sims count as two Sims when it comes to household sizes. As such, it is impossible to move
==Conception==
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A pregnant Sim cannot travel to [[Oasis Landing|the future]].{{Vgversion|TS3:ITF}} However, they can get pregnant and have a baby in the future, but the household will not be able to return home while the Sim is pregnant.
In ''[[The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure]]'', Sims have the option to try for a baby with [[Selvadorada|Selvadoradian]] locals, provided they have a high enough relationship. If a local is impregnated, they will give birth normally and the related household will be notified. However, like all other townie births, babies will immediately age up into toddlers as they have no home for a bassinet to be placed in. If someone in a playable household is impregnated by a Selvadoradian, they cannot give birth while on vacation, but their pregnancy will progress normally after they return home.
=== Meeting aliens{{Anchor|Meeting Aliens}} ===
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====The Sims 4: Get To Work====
There is a possibility that a Sim will be [[Alien#The Sims 4: Get to Work 2|abducted]] during the 9PM to 4AM hours. Male Sims may come back pregnant with an alien baby after abduction, as well as receiving the "Abducted" moodlet. Female Sims cannot be impregnated by aliens, but will still receive the moodlet.
==Things that pregnant Sims cannot do==
Some actions are not available to Sims who are pregnant. In ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims Stories]]'', these actions are either disabled or will simply not show up. In later games, these actions are disabled and the message "This interaction cannot be performed by a pregnant Sim."{{Vgversion|TS3}}{{Vgversion|TSM}} or "(Sim name) is not able to do this while pregnant."{{Vgversion|TS4}} will be appear if the player tries to perform any of them.
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*Use [[Hot tub]]s
*Explore catacombs in a [[mausoleum]]{{Vgversion|TS3}}
*[[Skinny dipping|Skinny dip]]{{vgversion|TS3:LN}}
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*Pregnant Sims will not change into a costume during a [[Party#Types of parties|costume party]].{{Vgversion|TS3:S}}▼
*[[Streaking|Streak]]{{vgversion|TS3:UL}}
*Snorkel{{vgversion|TS3:IP}}
*[[Scuba diving|Scuba dive]]{{vgversion|TS3:IP}}
*Windsurf{{vgversion|TS3:IP}}
*While pregnant, [[werewolves]] cannot savage other Sims,{{Vgversion|TS2:P}} and cannot transform into their werewolf-form.{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}▼
*Drink alcohol{{Vgversion|TSM}}
*Jump into the [[Pit of Judgement|pit]]{{vgversion|TSM}}
==Duration==
Pregnancies last 75 Sim hours in ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and 72 Sim hours in ''[[The Sims 3]]'' though it's common to refer to pregnancies as lasting 3 days in both games. In ''[[The Sims 4]]'', pregnancies can last up to
The [[motives]] of a pregnant Sim will drop at an increased rate, even if the Sim is not visibly pregnant. In ''The Sims 2'', Sims who are able to [[Secret skills#Meditation TS2|meditate]] will still be able to do so while pregnant.
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In ''The Sims 3'', a Sim who is at level 5 or higher in the [[Medicine#The Sims 3|Medicine]] career track can determine the gender of the baby.
▲*Pregnant Sims cannot change their appearance.{{Vgversion|TS3}}
▲*Pregnant Sims cannot clean a litter box.{{Vgversion|TS2:P}}{{Vgversion|TS3:P}}
▲*Pregnant Sims will not change into a costume during a [[Party#Types of parties|costume party]].{{Vgversion|TS3:S}}
▲*Pregnant Sims cannot become [[vampire]]s.{{Vgversion|TS3:LN}}{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}
▲*While pregnant, [[werewolves]] cannot savage other Sims,{{Vgversion|TS2:P}} and cannot transform into their werewolf-form.{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}
===First trimester{{Anchor|First Trimester}}===
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Pregnant Sims in ''The Sims 2'' may have random drops in the hunger motive, which may take newer players by surprise. Also if a Sim suffers from morning sickness, and there is no toilet on the lot, the Sim will throw up on the floor/ground instead.
In ''The Sims 4'', the player can have the prospective mother do a pregnancy test after trying for a baby. This is done by selecting the action at the toilet. If the Sim is pregnant, a "First Trimester" moodlet will appear, and will last 24 hours.
===Second trimester{{Anchor|Second Trimester}}===
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===Third trimester{{Anchor|Third Trimester}}===
[[File:Hal.jpg|thumb|The third trimester]]
The third trimester lasts one day. The expectant Sim will get the attention of the player and the abdomen will enlarge again. They can no longer drive
In ''The Sims 4'', the third trimester can last
===Birth===
On the last day of the pregnancy the Sim will attract the viewer once again and go into 'labor'. This is an [[autonomous reactions|autonomous action]] and all Sims on the lot or nearby will be drawn to the Sim to 'panic' (This includes the [[Grim Reaper]] if he is on the lot.) In ''The Sims 3'' and in ''The Sims 4: Get to Work'', the pregnant Sim can be taken to the hospital when clicked on while in labor, or they can stay at home, and have a safe and comfortable birth. The advantages of giving birth at the hospital are that the baby's bassinet will be provided free of charge and
In ''The Sims 2'', a screen will come up with the message "There's a new family member on the way!" or "There's TWO new babies in the family!" (if the Sim is having twins) at which time the [[genetics]] and gender of the new baby (or babies) are determined. If the special camera is enabled, a [[cinematic]] will commence showing the birth of the baby, otherwise the Sim will turn around on the spot and a new family member is born. If the Sim has a job, they will get additional leave in the form of three [[Career#Paid vacation time|vacation days]], regardless of the number of vacation days they already have. These work like ordinary vacation days; if the Sim is scheduled to work, the carpool will come, and the Sim will get in unless the player cancels that action. These vacation days will not be lost if they are not used while the new family member is a baby. If another family member can stay home with the baby, the player may want to let the Sim go to work in order to save a leave day for later. A Sim who gives birth to twins will change out of maternity wear after the first baby is born.
In ''The Sims 3'' a little pop-up will say: "The baby is coming! Make sure (Sim) is at home or in the hospital so she can have a safe and comfortable birth!" If the Sim goes to the hospital, the player won't be able to see anything, but can still hear the birth taking place. If the father of the unborn child is on a different lot or at work when a Sim goes into labor, he will go to the [[hospital]] to be with the mother. If the Sim stays at home, the Sim will turn on the spot, and the baby will be born there.
In ''The Sims 4'' labor lasts several hours. The Sim can continue to do things while in labor but will be continuously uncomfortable. If the player bought a bassinet previously, the Sim will go to the bassinet to give birth when the time comes. If they didn't or the Sim is blocked from accessing a bassinet, a bassinet will spawn spontaneously when the baby is born.
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==Paid time off==
Pregnant Sims will get a few days off work as maternity leave. In ''The Sims 2'', the days off are counted as calendar days; the Sim is paid regardless of whether they were scheduled to work that day, so it is effectively bonus pay. In addition, any vacation days the Sim had accumulated will not be used up while on maternity leave. Sims can still choose to go to work by [[car|driving]] or [[walk]]ing{{vgversion|TS2:AL}} to work, and will receive their usual paycheck in addition to the bonus pay.
In ''The Sims 3'', the days off are counted as work days and not calendar days. This means that a female [[Military#The Sims 3|astronaut]] Sim who gets pregnant winds up getting weeks off (27 days off) in maternity leave due to there only being one working day a week.
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There are many mods that allow the players to choose a baby's gender or tweak the chances in one direction or the other, but these mods all have their own rules and may not be subject to information given here.
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[[The Sims 4/Patch 17|Patch 17]] introduced a method for influencing the gender of offspring. Eating strawberries or listening to pop music will increase odds for having a girl, while eating carrots or listening to alternative music increases the likelihood of having a boy. This does not affect babies conceived via alien abduction, however.
==Pets==
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===[[The Sims 4: Cats and Dogs]]===
Like previous games, pets can attempt to try for kittens or puppies.
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