Is there a pregnancy test in The Sims 3?
There is no pregnancy test in The Sims 3 that players can use to confirm a pregnancy, unlike in The Sims 4 where a pregnancy test can be taken on a toilet after trying for a baby. Instead, players must rely on other indicators, such as morning sickness or the pregnancy moodlet, to determine if a Sim is pregnant.
Understanding Pregnancy in The Sims 3
To better understand how pregnancy works in The Sims 3, let’s dive into some frequently asked questions that provide valuable insights and tips for players.
FAQ 1: How do I know if my Sim is pregnant in The Sims 3?
If you don’t hear the baby chimes, one way to see whether your Sim is pregnant is to click on the ground and select “Go here.” If she’s pregnant, she’ll get a square command in her action queue, rather than the usual longer one with various options.
FAQ 2: Can I choose the gender of my baby in The Sims 3?
Yes, when the woman is pregnant, if she eats apples or anything with apples, she’ll have a baby boy. If she eats watermelons or anything with watermelons, she’ll have a girl.
FAQ 3: How do I get my Sim pregnant in The Sims 3?
You do not even have to date the girl in order to try for a baby in The Sims 3. All you have to do is raise the green bar high enough and then bring her mood up to “So and so thinks so and so is being irresistible” in the same conversation visit and it will show up.
FAQ 4: Can Sims accidentally get pregnant in The Sims 3?
Regular WooHoo never results in pregnancy, and Sims who are hoping to start a family in this way need to use the ‘Try for Baby‘ option instead.
FAQ 5: How long are Sims pregnant in The Sims 3?
A pregnancy lasts approximately three Sim days, no matter which lifespan setting the player is using. The mother will have morning sickness and make trips to the bathroom to vomit.
FAQ 6: Why can’t my Sims have a baby in The Sims 3?
Check your household size as well; you can only have eight Sims per household, and if you already have eight Sims, you can’t have a baby unless someone else dies or moves out.
FAQ 7: How do I induce labor on a Sim in The Sims 3?
Unfortunately, there is no direct way to induce labor in The Sims 3, but you can try using cheats or waiting for the pregnancy to progress naturally.
FAQ 8: Can two female Sims have a baby in The Sims 3?
If you don’t want mods, the only way is through engineering a baby in the hospital at Oasis Landing, which comes with Into the Future expansion.
FAQ 9: How do I get twins in The Sims 3?
Listening to Kids’ Music: Have one or both of the expecting parents listen to the “Kids’ Radio” station or watch the “Kids’ TV” channel. This can slightly increase the chances of twins or triplets.
FAQ 10: What is the fertility treatment in The Sims 3?
The Fertility Treatment is a Lifetime Reward that you can purchase if you have 10,000 Happiness points. You gain Happiness points as long as your Sim is in a good mood, and you can gain significant bonuses for fulfilling your Sim’s Desires and completing their Lifetime Wish.
FAQ 11: Can I get rid of my Sim’s pregnancy in The Sims 3?
There is currently no way to abort a pregnancy in The Sims 3 without using mods. However, you can try rolling back your save to before your Sim got pregnant.
FAQ 12: How do I make my Sim have twins in The Sims 3?
Eating Watermelon: Have the pregnant Sim eat watermelons. This can increase the chances of having twins or triplets.
FAQ 13: Does pregnancy change a Sim’s body in The Sims 3?
Yes, pregnancy does affect body shape, as it does in real life. The Sim’s body will change to reflect the pregnancy.
FAQ 14: Is there LGBT support in The Sims 3?
Yes, The Sims 3 has LGBT support, allowing Sims of the same sex to flirt, kiss, and WooHoo with each other.
FAQ 15: Can I have triplets in The Sims 3?
Yes, if you have Showtime, you can wish for a large family with a Genie. Your Sim will get a moodlet, “Feeling Fertile,” which will remain until they Try for Baby; this interaction will automatically result in a set of triplets.