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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 a pregnant Sim into a household of seven (unless another Sim is moved out) or become pregnant in a full household.
==Conception==
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===Trying for Baby===
[[Image:First trimester.jpg|thumb|A Sim having "morning sickness" in ''The Sims 2''.]]
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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 Medieval'', WooHoo between two Sims of the opposite gender always carries a chance of pregnancy; there is no "Try for Baby" option.
In ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]]'',
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, [[
▲====Foreign Romance====
▲In ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]]'', 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.
▲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.
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 vampires.{{Vgversion|TS3:LN}}{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}
▲===First Trimester{{Anchor|First Trimester}}===
[[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 [[toilet]], with a thought bubble showing a pacifier and a question mark. In ''The Sims 2'', Sims with high [[body]] skill may have a better chance of not throwing up, though they will still be visibly queasy, and their [[comfort]] meter may at times go into the red. Sims do not always throw up when pregnant, but they may wake up in the middle of the night to vomit.
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 [[grumpy]] trait will be aggravated by morning sickness. During the first trimester, the pregnant Sim can't leap into other Sims' arms and other Sims can't leap into
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 expand and they will begin to wear maternity clothing.{{Vgversion|TS2}}{{Vgversion|TS3
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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In ''The Sims 4'', a Sim in the second trimester may get a morning sickness moodlet upon waking from sleep. This will make them [[uncomfortable]], and possibly even make them throw up.
===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'', 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.
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.
After the birth of the baby (or babies), the player will then be able to name them. In ''The Sims 3'', depending on how happy the mother was during her pregnancy, the player might be able to choose both traits for the baby, just one, or none at all.
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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.
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]]'' allows for the birth of both twins and triplets. ''[[The Sims 2]]'' only allows for twins, though there are third-party hacks which can produce triplets and quadruplets.
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===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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Enabling [[testingcheatsenabled]] and shift-clicking a pregnant woman allows the player to force twins by clicking on DEBUG: force twins.
===Triplets/Quadruplets===
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===The Sims 3===
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 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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