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'''Pregnancy''' is a game mechanic and multiple-day event that begins after a successful
Pregnancy was introduced as a game feature in ''[[The Sims 2]]'', and has appeared in each subsequent game. Prior to ''The Sims 2'', kissing or playing in bed{{Vgversion|TS:LL}} were the only interactions that could result in two Sims having a child - and the player could usually say yes or no to that. If the player said "yes", or was not given that option, a [[Baby#The Sims|baby]] would immediately appear, forgoing any pregnancy period.
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 a pregnant Sim into a household of seven (unless another Sim is moved out) or become pregnant in a full household.
==Conception==
[[Image:First trimester.jpg|thumb|A Sim having "morning sickness" in ''The Sims 2''.]]▼
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===Trying for Baby===
To get a Sim pregnant, the two partners must "[[WooHoo#Try for baby|Try for Baby]]". When trying for a baby, there is a possibility that the Sim will not get pregnant, but if she does then the player will hear a lullaby song or jingle, signaling a successful conception.{{vgversion|TS2}}{{vgversion|TS3}}. In ''[[The Sims 4]]'', the lullaby song was removed, and Sims can use the pregnancy test on the toilet. ▼
▲[[Image:First trimester.jpg|thumb|A Sim having "morning sickness" in ''The Sims 2''.]]
▲To get a Sim pregnant, the two partners must "[[WooHoo#Try for baby|Try for Baby]]". When trying for a baby, there is a possibility that the Sim will not get pregnant, but if she does
In ''The Sims 2'', only
In ''The Sims 3'' and ''The Sims 4'' (prior to Patch 34), young adults, adults, and male elders can try for a baby, but only female young adults and adults can get pregnant. Young adults that are pregnant and about to become adults will not age up until the baby is born.{{Vgversion|TS3}} Additionally, the chance of conception is lowered for older female Sims trying for a baby.{{Vgversion|TS3}}{{Vgversion|TS4}} With the release of [[The Sims 4/Patch 34|patch 34]] for ''[[The Sims 4]]'', it is possible for a same-sex couple to have biological children without the use of mods or cheats. Sims can be set so that they are able to become pregnant or to make another Sim pregnant, regardless of gender.
In ''The Sims Medieval'',
====Foreign romance====
▲In ''The Sims 2'', only Adults and Elder males can initiate ''Try for Baby'', although the [[InTeenimater]] mod can allow [[teen]]s to become pregnant. (While Young Adult males can father children with Adult females, the "Try for Baby" interaction must be initiated by the Adult female at her home.) If the Sim is [[WooHoo#Gender and Age compatibility|infertile]], the player can [[testingcheatsenabled]] and spawn the [[Tombstone of Life and Death]] to impregnate a Sim. The number of babies born is determined at conception, but the gender is determined at birth.
In ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]'', it is possible for a Sim to have WooHoo with someone from the place they are visiting on their holidays. If a male Sim were to WooHoo with a female Sim who lives in his holiday destination (i.e. China, France or Egypt), it is possible for the female Sim to get pregnant. But when the male Sim returns home, his offspring can be seen on the family tree as a child, even if the WooHoo occurred the previous day. This jump in age occurs due to the fact that pregnant females, babies, and toddlers are not present in foreign destinations. In addition, [[
▲Depending on what the player does or exposes the mother to during her pregnancy, it will affect both the gender and number of offspring the pregnancy will produce.
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.
▲In ''The Sims Medieval'', Woohoo between two Sims of the opposite gender always carries a chance of pregnancy; there is no "Try for Baby" option.
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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
▲In ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]'', it is possible for a Sim to have WooHoo with someone from the place they are visiting on their holidays. If a male Sim were to WooHoo with a female Sim who lives in his holiday destination (i.e. China, France or Egypt), it is possible for the female Sim to get pregnant. But when the male Sim returns home, his offspring can be seen on the family tree as a child, even if the WooHoo occurred the previous day. This jump in age occurs due to the fact that pregnant females, babies, and toddlers are not present in foreign destinations. In addition, [[Story progression]] is at a'' catch-up rate'', meaning the offspring will not immediately show any age progressions through the family tree. Meanwhile, a female Sim who does the same will return home and give birth to the child, and the family tree will show who the father is; the baby will grow up in a normal pace.
*Explore catacombs in a [[mausoleum]]{{Vgversion|TS3}}
*[[Skinny dipping|Skinny dip]]{{vgversion|TS3:LN}}
*Clean
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*[[Streaking|Streak]]{{vgversion|TS3:UL}}
*Snorkel{{vgversion|TS3:IP}}
*[[Scuba diving|Scuba dive]]{{vgversion|TS3:IP}}
*Windsurf{{vgversion|TS3:IP}}
*Become a [[vampire]]{{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}}
*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]]
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.
===First
[[File:Pregnancy Screenshot Day 1.jpg|A Sim on her first day of pregnancy|thumb]]
The first trimester lasts one day only. During this trimester the pregnant Sim will suffer from morning sickness, which usually leads them to throwing up in the [[
In ''The Sims 2'', the Sim will not be visibly pregnant. In ''The Sims 3'', the bulge cannot be seen unless the player zooms in. Sims with the [[
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
The second trimester lasts one day. At some point in the day, the pregnant Sim will attract the player's attention and change appearance. Their abdomen will
In ''The Sims 2'', a Sim at this point will no longer be able to do [[Secret skills#Yoga|yoga]] or work out in front of a stereo, but will be able to work out in front of a television. The Sim may be able to use some types of exercise equipment, but will not be able to use all types. The combined effects of pregnancy and working out will be hard on the Sim's motives, but this does not appear to pose any other risk. A pregnant Sim will be able to [[Swimming pool|swim]], but will be unable to use a [[diving board]] or [[Water slide|pool slide]].
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Pregnant Sims in the second and third trimesters can also expect to have cravings, in the form of more "Eat..." wants/wishes (depending on which game) for specific foods. These are easy to fulfill, since they'll usually be a dish the Sim knows how to cook.
In ''The Sims 4'', a Sim in the second trimester may get a
===Third
[[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''
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)
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
In ''The Sims 4
After the birth of
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In ''The Sims 4'', fathers will also get days off as "Family Leave" if they live on the same lot as the mother.
==Multiple births==
{{See also|List of twins in The Sims series}}
''[[The Sims 3]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4]]''
Some players have also had a glitch producing
===Twins===
Twins are conceived the same way as single babies, so they will look about as much like each other as normal siblings do—from nearly identical to widely different. With, for example, a light-skinned mother and dark-skinned father, the twins can have different skin colors. However, some pre-made twins, such as the [[Pleasant Family|Pleasant]] twins, are identical; and it's possible to simply make
Every pregnancy has a low chance of producing natural twins. Most Sims have about a 10% chance of having twins, although if a parent is a twin themselves, the chances increase slightly. This is decided at the moment of conception, so, unlike gender and genetics, exiting and reloading the lot will not change the number of babies born. However, with the ''[[Open for Business]]'' expansion pack for ''The Sims 2'', EA did include a "forcetwins" cheat; using it when a pregnant Sim is selected will result in that Sim having twins. If a pregnant Sim eats [[cheesecake]], also added in ''Open for Business'', they will have twins, as if the "forcetwins" cheat had been used while they were selected. This is different from what is stated in the Prima guide for ''Open for Business''; the guide states that eating cheesecake while pregnant increases the chance of twins, not that it ensures them.
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Under normal circumstances, it is impossible to have triplets, quadruplets or more in ''The Sims 2''. Players may download third-party hacks to obtain the option of having triplets or quadruplets. When having triplets or quadruplets, the game informs players that the Sim in question has given birth to two babies, despite the actual number. Players are still able to name each child, though, as the option pops up twice.
In ''The Sims 3'', a player can use the
In ''The Sims 4'', players can buy the "Fertile" trait from the [[Aspiration reward (The Sims 4)|satisfaction reward store]] to increase the chances of getting twins or triplets. In ''[[City Living]]'', players may also use the "On Ley Line" [[lot trait]] to boost the chances of conceiving twins.
===Increasing Multiple Birth Odds{{Anchor|Increasing Multiple Birth Odds}}===
;The Sims 2
* The [[cheat]] "forcetwins" will give the Sim a 100% chance of twins.
* A pregnant Sim can eat cheesecake, which gives a 100% chance of twins.
* The ultimate [[Aspiration benefit|Lifetime Aspiration Benefit]] for Family Sims is '''Super Fertility''',{{Vgversion|TS2:FT}} which greatly increases the chance of having twins for the rewarded Sim and their spouse. The benefit will decide the number of children born 25 hours after conception (at the time of the first belly expansion).
* There is also a chance that twins will carry down in the family tree such as the case of [[Antonio Monty]] with his children as Antonio may, himself, be a twin to his deceased brother.
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* Sims can use the Procreation [[Elixir]]. They will get "A Twinkle in the Eye" moodlet, lasting for 8 hours, that increases the chances of conception and having twins or triplets. This effect is the same as having the "Fertility Treatment" lifetime reward. The reward and elixir effects will not stack.{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}
* Using the romantic massage from the massage table, gives Sims "High Fertility" moodlet that increases the chance of having twins or triplets.{{Vgversion|Store}}
'''The Sims 4'''▼
* Having the "Fertile" reward trait will increase the odds of getting twins and triplets.
* Concocting the "Elixir of Fertility" will increase the odds of a multiple birth.{{Vgversion|
* Getting the "Fertility Massage" at the Spa will increase the odds of a multiple birth.{{Vgversion|
* Sims who use the
* Players can use the "On Ley Line" lot trait to boost the chances of having twins.{{Vgversion|TS4:CL}}
==Stopping A Pregnancy==
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===The Sims 2===
Miscarriage ''per se'' does not occur in ''The Sims 2'', but if a pregnant Sim dies, the baby will effectively be lost, as in the case of [[Olivia Monty]]'s [[Unborn baby Monty|unborn baby]]. Family members will not get a memory of losing the baby, only the Sim who died. If the pregnant Sim is resurrected, their pregnancy will continue as normal. The only exception to this is Olivia Monty, who lacks a pregnancy token and merely has the appearance of being pregnant.
If a pregnant Sim becomes an [[elder]], the baby will be lost. Normally, a Sim who is close enough to elder-hood for that to happen cannot become pregnant. However, negative effects of drinking the [[Elixir of Life]] can age a pregnant Sim to the point where it becomes possible, or even move the Sim into the
In addition, there are hacks which can be used to end a pregnancy.
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==Increasing Specific Gender Odds {{Anchor|Increasing Specific Gender Odds}}==
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There is currently no definitely known way to influence the [[gender]] of an unborn child in ''The Sims 2''. The only way to change the outcome is if the player saves while the mother is going through the labor animation, (or any time during pregnancy) before the "new baby on the way" popup comes up and the birth cutscene begins. If, after the birth, the baby is not the desired gender, the player can exit the lot without saving and go through the sequence again; this can be repeated until the baby is the desired gender. Since the chance of getting either gender is about 50%, this can take any number of tries to succeed.
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Making a Sim pregnant by themselves using the [[Tombstone of Life and Death]] will result in a baby that is always the opposite gender of the Sim giving birth.
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In ''The Sims 3'', there are ways to increase the chance
Patch 1.3 of ''The Sims 3'' keeps the apples for boys, watermelons for girls system, however eating these in prepared foods will not affect the gender. For example, watermelon pancakes will not increase the chances for a girl.
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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
==Pets==
{{Main|Breeding}}
Like Sims, female pets are able to become pregnant and give birth.
===[[The Sims: Unleashed]]===
Pets, like Sims, cannot become pregnant ''per se''. However, if a male and female pet have a good relationship, they can "snuggle", which can lead to the player being asked whether or not they should have a kitten/puppy. Once the kitten/puppy is born, there will be a small box with a sheet over it near the mother, and the Sim(s) will "welcome" it by clapping at it. The kitten/puppy cannot be fed or played with, only viewed by Sims (while pets watch it), so when it comes to taking care of it, the player has to make sure the mother is doing okay. If not, then [[Animal Control|animal control]] will come to take the kitten/puppy away. After 3 Sim days, the kitten/puppy becomes fully grown. Pets born in-game have no [[Personality (pet)#The Sims: Unleashed|personality]] points.
===[[The Sims 2: Pets]]===
In ''The Sims 2'', a Sim can command a pet to [[WooHoo]] in a large pet house with another pet of the opposite gender, provided that the Sim has a good relationship with the pet being commanded and the two pets have a good relationship with each other. The female pet
===[[The Sims 3: Pets]]===
Pet pregnancy in ''The Sims 3'' is mostly the same as in ''The Sims 2'', with the exception of horses, as they are a new addition. Horses can breed in a box stall or be taken to the equestrian center and bred with a horse of the player's choosing. There is also a
===[[The Sims 4: Cats and Dogs]]===
Like previous games, pets can attempt to try for kittens or puppies. Pets will get moodlets depending on whether they succeeded or not. A [[notification]] will appear if the pets become pregnant; however, the notification may sometimes appear even if the WooHoo was not successful. Pregnancy lasts around one Sim day.
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==Other==
▲** In ''The Sims 2'', the days off are counted as calendar days. The Sim is paid for a day whether or not he/she was scheduled to work that day, so it is effectively bonus pay. The message saying that the Sim has used a paid vacation day does not appear, even if the Sim was scheduled to work that day. Also, a pregnant Sim who drives or walks{{vgversion|TS2:AL}} to work will still receive this pay in addition to being paid for a day's work.
▲** 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 1 working day a week.
* In ''The Sims 2'', a visibly pregnant Sim can get a job, but the "new job" pop-up notice will say that the Sim should not start work until after the baby is born. The Sim will not receive paid maternity leave for this time, but will otherwise be treated as a Sim on maternity leave.<!-- I do not know if visibly pregnant Sims who change jobs will keep their paid maternity leave. -->
▲* Pregnant Sims experience nausea and backaches, shown as negative [[moodlet]]s. {{Vgversion|TS3}}
* Fulfilling a pregnant Sim's wishes improves the chances of a "happy" pregnancy, which will give the child better traits or even allow the player to select the traits. If a pregnant Sim and the father read pregnancy books the chances of a "happy" pregnancy improve, in addition to the improvement given by any wants the Sim may have to do so. {{Vgversion|TS3}}
* A Sim in the medical career (level 5 or above) can "Determine the Gender of Baby" of the pregnant Sim and can "Give Medical Advice". Clicking on the hospital allows the interaction "Get Medical Advice". They will enter the hospital and then come out after a while. This option is not available with Sims that are not pregnant.
▲* Pregnant Sims can't change their appearance.{{Vgversion|TS3}}
▲* If a pregnant Sim goes on vacation before starting to show or becomes pregnant while on vacation, the pregnancy will be suspended until after they return home. The Sim may, however, experience morning sickness when on the rental or hotel lot, especially on a longer vacation. {{Vgversion|TS2:BV}}
▲* Pregnant Sims cannot clean a litter box.{{Vgversion|TS2:P}}{{Vgversion|TS3:P}}
[[File:Pregnancy - Costume Party.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The message given when a pregnant Sim attends a costume party]]
▲* Pregnant Sims will not change into a costume during a [[Party#Types of parties|costume party]].{{Vgversion|TS3:S}}
▲* A pregnant Sim cannot travel to [[Oasis Landing|the future]]. 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.{{Vgversion|TS3:ITF}}
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