The Sims 4 is a life simulation game set in a virtual world where gamers can create characters and customize them however they want. Being a life sim, The Sims 4 reflects the nuances of real life and pregnancy is a crucial aspect of the gameplay.
It is noteworthy that not everyone in the game wants babies, so pregnancy is entirely optional. However, for gamers who are interested in carrying their Sims’ legacy, having a baby is the way forward. But the process is not as simple as it seems; there are lots of intricacies for players to explore, such as the gender of the baby, twins, triplets, ways to speed up pregnancy, and so much more. This guide will cover everything players need to know about pregnancy in The Sims 4.
How to Get Pregnant in The Sims 4
In The Sims 4, a young adult or adult female Sim can get pregnant by having the "Try for Baby" interaction with a young adult, adult, or elder male. In the gender customization settings, one partner will need to opt for "become pregnant" and the other Sim will have to choose "get others pregnant". Only then the two of them can have a baby.
Remember that a couple needs to get to 40-50% on the romantic relationship meter in order to access the "Try for Baby" option. In addition, they should have a formal relationship status, which could be dating, engaged, or married.
How to Have Twins and Triplets
In The Sims 4, the chances of a single baby in pregnancy are 89%, while that of twins and triplets are 10% and 1% respectively. While it’s indeed possible to naturally have twins and triplets, the percentage shows it is very rare. However, certain in-game mechanics can increase the odds of having multiple children.
The Fertile Reward Trait
The best way to increase the odds of having twins and triplets is to have the fertile reward trait. It comes at the cost of 3,000 satisfaction points, and both parents must have it.
Fertility Massage
The fertility massage gives Sims the Fertility Boost moodlet for 12 hours. During this time period, Sims are most likely to conceive twins or triplets.
How to Influence the Gender
Just like in real life, Sims can have a baby boy or a baby girl after pregnancy with equal chances. However, gamers, being storytellers, might have already planned the family tree, where the number and genders of babies matter. The good news is that there are some ways to influence the gender of a baby in The Sims 4. Here's how to have a baby boy:
Eat Carrots
Sims looking to increase their chances of having a baby boy can do so by consuming carrots during pregnancy. They can be grown from seeds or players can also purchase them from the market stall. The homegrown carrots can be harvested when the right season arrives.
Listen to The Alternative Music Genre
Listening to Alternative music is another way to boost the chances of having a boy in The Sims 4. This music is available on stereo, so get the pregnant Sim to listen to it. An alternative option is using earbuds, but this feature is available only after installing the Fitness Stuff pack.
Here's how players can have a baby girl:
Eat Strawberries
Players can incorporate strawberries into the pregnant Sim’s diet to improve the chances of having a girl. Just like carrots, players can pick strawberries from the wild or buy them from the market.
Listen to Pop Music
Another way to have a girl is to listen to pop music, be it from stereo or earbuds.
Pregnancy Cheats
Unfortunately, official pregnancy cheats have been disabled by the developers. However, players can still access them using the All Cheats Unlocked mod by TwistedMexi. Nevertheless, it's important to note that console players won't have access to these cheats. For PC players, activating cheats requires entering "Ctrl+Shift+C" to open the cheat box and typing "testingcheats true."
Influence Twins and Triplets
The cheats for conceiving twins or triplets are a little trickier than the rest of pregnancy cheats. The first step is to open the console box and then type "Sims.Get_Sim_ID_By_Name SimFirstName SimLastName". Use the actual name of the pregnant Sim in place of SimFirstName and SimLastName.
Now, a message "has sim I'd:" followed by a row of numbers will appear. That's the ID of the pregnant Sim; note it down somewhere, go to the cheat menu again, and type "Pregnancy.Force_Offspring_Count(Sim ID)(desired number of children)". Remember that the maximum number of Sims per household is eight, so players should enter a number that aligns with this limit.
Skip the Pregnancy Process
The pregnancy duration in the game is three days, which can feel quite lengthy. Therefore, players can speed up the pregnancy process by using the following codes:
sims.add_buff buff_pregnancy_trimester1
sims.add_buff buff_pregnancy_trimester2
sims.add_buff buff_pregnancy_trimester3
Players who can't wait for their Sim to have a baby can send them into immediate labor using the following cheat code:
sims.add_buff buff_pregnancy_InLabor
The Sims 4 is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.