Sending Your Sim to the Hospital: A Comprehensive Guide
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So, you’re ready to welcome a new Sim into the world, or perhaps your Sim is feeling a little under the weather? Getting your Sim to the hospital in The Sims 4 is a key part of both the Get to Work expansion pack and a vital step for a healthy and happy Sim life. Here’s how you do it:
To send your Sim to the hospital for labor, you need the Get to Work expansion pack installed. Once your Sim is in labor, a self-interaction option will appear called “Have Baby at Hospital.” Select this option and choose any other Sims you want to accompany your Sim. They’ll all travel to the hospital immediately. Once there, your Sim in labor needs to “Check In” at the front desk to begin the birthing process. To send your sim to the hospital when they are sick, they will go on their own and you will not be able to follow them.
A Deeper Dive into Hospital Visits
The hospital in The Sims 4 isn’t just for delivering babies. It’s a crucial location for the Doctor career, a place where Sims can contract illnesses, and a vital service in your Sims’ lives. Understanding all aspects of the hospital experience can greatly enhance your gameplay.
Delivering Babies at the Hospital
Giving birth at the hospital adds a significant layer of realism and excitement to your Sim’s pregnancy. Instead of a home birth, your Sim can experience the hustle and bustle of a medical facility, complete with doctors, nurses, and even the possibility of a bizarre (but hilarious) C-section. The environment adds to the emotional impact of the birth.
Doctor Career and the Hospital
If you choose the Doctor career path, the hospital becomes your Sim’s workplace. Here, you’ll diagnose illnesses, perform surgeries, and interact with patients. The career is dynamic and engaging, making full use of the hospital setting and allowing you to actively participate in your Sim’s work life.
Getting Sick: The Hospital as a Source of Illness
Be aware that the hospital can also be a source of illnesses for your Sims. Just like in real life, being around sick Sims increases the risk of catching something. While illnesses in The Sims 4 are generally mild and temporary, they can still impact your Sim’s mood and daily activities. So, consider a flu shot and a good night’s sleep before your shift or visit!
The Hospital Location
The hospital is located in the Civic Center neighborhood of Willow Creek. You can’t simply visit the hospital like a regular lot unless your Sim is giving birth, has a career there, or is a patient. It’s essentially a hidden lot that becomes accessible under specific conditions.
FAQs: Your Hospital Questions Answered
Here’s a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions to ensure you have all the knowledge you need to navigate the hospital experience in The Sims 4.
1. How do I access the hospital?
You can access the hospital under specific circumstances with the Get to Work expansion pack:
- Labor: When your Sim is in labor, the “Have Baby at Hospital” option becomes available.
- Doctor Career: If your Sim has the Doctor career, they can visit the hospital for work.
- Illness: If your Sim is sick enough, they may be able to go to the hospital.
2. Can I visit the hospital outside of these scenarios?
No, the hospital is a “hidden” lot and cannot be visited freely. It is only accessible under the circumstances listed above.
3. Do I need any specific skills for my Sim to work at the hospital?
Yes, the Doctor career requires certain skills for advancement. These typically include Logic and Medicine. Building these skills will help your Sim excel in their medical career.
4. Can my Sim get sick from visiting the hospital?
Yes, Sims can contract illnesses from being at the hospital. These illnesses are typically temporary and cause moodlets such as “Uncomfortable” or “Dazed.”
5. How can I treat illnesses my Sim contracts?
Sims can treat illnesses by purchasing medicine online. You can order medicine from a computer or, if you have the Seasons expansion, from your Sim’s phone.
6. Can Sims die from illnesses?
No, illnesses in The Sims 4 are not fatal without the use of mods.
7. Can I choose the gender of my baby when giving birth at the hospital?
While you can’t directly choose the gender in the base game, there are methods to influence it. Eating specific fruits during pregnancy increases the chances of having a baby of a certain gender: Strawberries for girls and carrots for boys. Also, various mods offer full control over the gender and number of offspring.
8. Can I speed up labor?
While you cannot speed up labor at the hospital, you can use cheats during pregnancy to advance the pregnancy to the labor stage. Type “sims.addbuff pregnancyinlabor” into the cheat console.
9. How long does a Sim stay at the hospital after giving birth?
The stay is usually automatic and relatively quick. Once the baby is born, the Sims will return home shortly after.
10. Can I have twins or triplets when giving birth at the hospital?
Yes, giving birth at the hospital does not affect the chances of having multiple births. You can increase the chances of having twins or triplets by purchasing the Fertile reward trait for 3,000 satisfaction points. You can also use cheats to force twins or triplets with the command pregnancy.forceoffspringcount (Sim ID here)(number).
11. What happens if I don’t have the Get to Work expansion?
Without the Get to Work expansion, Sims will give birth at home. The “Have Baby at Hospital” option will not be available.
12. Can elder Sims get pregnant or work as doctors?
Female Elder Sims cannot get pregnant. However, male Elder Sims can still impregnate adult female Sims. Elder Sims can retire and stay home, they can continue to work in the medical field.
13. What are some common illnesses my Sim might encounter?
Common illnesses include Itchy Plumbob, Llama Flu, and Gas-and-Giggles. Symptoms vary, and diagnosis is part of the Doctor career gameplay.
14. Can I perform surgery on my Sim?
Yes, Sims in the Doctor career can perform surgery on patients at the hospital. This involves diagnosing illnesses and using the surgery machine.
15. Is there anything I can do to prevent my Sim from getting sick?
While you can’t completely prevent illnesses, maintaining your Sim’s hygiene, ensuring they get enough sleep, and keeping them away from sick Sims can reduce the chances of contracting an illness.
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By understanding the nuances of the hospital experience in The Sims 4, you can add more depth and realism to your gameplay, enriching your Sims’ lives and creating more compelling stories. Whether you’re delivering a baby, curing an illness, or pursuing a medical career, the hospital is an essential part of the Sims 4 experience.