How to Speed Up Birth in Sims 4: A Comprehensive Guide
Wanting to welcome your Sim’s little one into the world without the long wait? The Sims 4 offers several ways to speed up birth, bypassing the standard three-day pregnancy. The most immediate method involves using cheat codes to trigger labor instantly. However, other game features can also be utilized to impact pregnancy and delivery speed, along with influencing fertility rates for future family planning. Let’s dive into the details to get your Sim into the delivery room pronto.
Triggering Immediate Labor
The most direct way to speed up birth in Sims 4 is through the use of cheat codes. These commands, entered into the game’s console, allow you to manipulate gameplay elements, including pregnancy stages. To use these cheats:
Accessing the Cheat Console
- On PC: Press CTRL + Shift + C
- On Mac: Press Command + Shift + C
- On PlayStation 4: Hold down all four shoulder buttons (L1, R1, L2, R2) simultaneously.
- On Xbox One: Hold down all four shoulder buttons (LB, RB, LT, RT) simultaneously.
Once the console is open, you’ll see a text entry box appear in the top-left corner of the screen.
The Cheat Code for Instant Labor
To make your pregnant Sim immediately go into labor, type the following code into the console:
sims.add_buff buff_pregnancy_inlabor
Press Enter, and your Sim should immediately transition into labor, starting the delivery process. This cheat is the quickest way to skip the rest of the pregnancy stages.
Other Ways to Impact Pregnancy Speed
While the cheat code provides instant results, there are other methods to influence the speed of pregnancy in The Sims 4.
Progressing Through Trimesters Faster
If you’d like to move through the pregnancy trimesters more quickly without triggering immediate labor, you can use a different cheat. To move your Sim to the third trimester, where labor begins naturally:
- Open the cheat console.
- Enter the following code:
sims.add_buff buff_pregnancy_trimester3 - Press Enter.
This will advance your Sim to the final stage of pregnancy, shortening the overall time until labor begins. You can also use a similar cheat to move your Sim to trimester 1: sims.add_buff buff_pregnancy_trimester1 or to trimester 2: sims.add_buff buff_pregnancy_trimester2 if you wish to stage the pregnancy as you see fit.
Increasing Fertility
While not directly related to speeding up labor, increasing fertility can make getting pregnant easier, making future pregnancies come about sooner. Several options help with this:
- Fertility Massage: Obtainable with the Spa Day game pack.
- Elixir of Fertility: A potion craftable with the Outdoor Retreat game pack using the Herbalism skill.
- Fertile Trait: A reward trait purchased for 3,000 Satisfaction Points, or use the cheat:
traits.equip_trait trait_Fertile.
These methods boost the likelihood of pregnancy, allowing for more frequent pregnancies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions related to speeding up birth and pregnancy in The Sims 4:
1. How long is a typical pregnancy in Sims 4?
A standard pregnancy in The Sims 4 lasts approximately three Sim days. This applies to all lifespan settings.
2. Can Sims get pregnant through regular WooHoo?
No, regular WooHoo does not result in pregnancy in The Sims 4. Sims must use the “Try for Baby” option.
3. Can I accidentally get pregnant in Sims 4?
Pregnancy in The Sims 4 is opt-in. You will only get pregnant if you specifically choose the “Try for Baby” interaction.
4. Can a pregnancy be terminated in Sims 4?
Yes, although not as an explicit feature, you can terminate a pregnancy using the cheat sims.remove_all_buffs pregnancy_in labor. This will stop the pregnancy immediately.
5. Can Sims have abortions in Sims 4?
The base game does not offer abortions. However, there are third-party mods that introduce this element, although they often include a cost (like 1,000 simoleons) and the Sim might feel guilty.
6. Can Sims have twins or triplets in Sims 4?
Yes. There is a 10% chance of twins and a 1% chance of triplets without interference. There are also ways to increase those odds, like the Elixir of Fertility (from Outdoor Retreat), or Fertile trait. The cheat code pregnancy.force_offspring_count (Sim ID here)(number) can set the number of babies between 1-7. For triplets specifically: pregnancy.force_offspring_count (Sim ID here)(3)
7. How do I use the Elixir of Fertility?
The Elixir of Fertility requires a Sim to have level 10 Herbalism skill (from Outdoor Retreat) and requires specific ingredients: 3 Morel Mushrooms, 2 False Morels, 1 Dust Spirit, and 1 Blackberry. Once crafted, you need to consume the potion before trying to conceive.
8. What happens if I don’t take a pregnancy test?
If you don’t take a test, the “Eating for Two” moodlet will appear approximately 24 hours after the “Try for Baby” interaction, confirming the pregnancy.
9. Can Sims get pregnant with other Sims of the same sex?
Yes, with the “Discuss Expanding the Family” option, female Sims with a strong relationship can have children together. This will list both female Sims as parents.
10. Can my Sims have a “Science Baby”?
Yes. Sims can add infants to the household without the “Try for Baby” interaction. These children are called Science Babies.
11. Why can’t my Sim get pregnant?
Ensure your Sim is not a Teen or Elder. Only Young Adults and Adults can get pregnant in the base game. Also, ensure the household is not at its maximum (8 Sims).
12. Can Grim Reapers have babies?
Not without removing the reaper trait. You can remove the trait using the cheat code traits.remove_trait IsGrimReaper.
13. What is WooHoo in Sims?
WooHoo in The Sims series is the romantic expression of love between two Sims, similar to sexual intercourse.
14. Can Sims experience miscarriages?
The base game does not feature miscarriages. However, third-party mods may add this element.
15. Can Sims have more than one pregnancy at a time?
No, only one Sim can be pregnant per household at any given time. However, with cheats you can increase the offspring per pregnancy up to seven, though this can be limited by the household limit of eight.
Conclusion
Speeding up birth in Sims 4 can be achieved quickly and easily through cheat codes. Whether you want immediate labor or just to progress through the trimesters faster, the game provides the necessary tools. Remember, while the base game has limitations and does not include every pregnancy event found in reality, it’s easy to modify and influence the experience with cheats. By mastering these methods and understanding the dynamics of pregnancy in the game, you can tailor your Sims’ family experience to your specific preferences.