Module 6: Household Chores
Overview
Everyone knows pregnant Sims should be putting their feet up, not scrubbing floors! Unfortunately, some Sims don’t know when to stop cleaning. This module simulates the specific risks that come with household chores during pregnancy from mopping floors to vacuuming to wiping down surfaces. Pregnant Sims need to avoid activities that expose them to harmful substances or put strain on their back from bending at uncomfortable angles.
Pregnant Sims should seek help from partners, family, friends, or roommates to handle household chores.
Sciatica Risk
What Triggers It
If a pregnant Sim puts too much strain on their back from repetitive household chores and bending at uncomfortable angles, there is a risk that they will trigger sciatica.
Symptoms & Effects
When this happens, their mobility will be significantly affected, which will be visible from their walk style and posture. Sims will be in significant pain and will be unable to sit down for an extensive length of time without their joints stiffening and causing significant impact on their ability to move around even walking up and down stairs becomes a challenge!
Relief Options
Added Feature – Pregnancy Massage: Pregnant Sims will now be able to hire a massage therapist or ask loved ones to provide a pregnancy massage on the massage table that will help in alleviating the symptoms that come with sciatica.
Also compatible with Pandasama’s massage interactions, which will also alleviate symptoms.
Other Things That Can Help Alleviate Sciatica:
- Muscle release soak in bathtub
- Wellness interactions
- Swimming
- Prenatal stretching
- Pregnancy-safe exercises – (module 5)
Migraine Risk
What Triggers It
If a pregnant Sim exposes themselves to harmful substances, this may increase the risk of absorbing harmful substances into their placenta which can impact the fetus and trigger painful and intense side effects.
The Following Substances Are Considered Harmful During Pregnancy:
- Off-the-grid fumes
- Chemistry lab fumes
- Apartment mold
- Gardening pesticides, weed killers, and fertilizers
- Insect repellent
- Cleaning sprays when cleaning
- Spray paint from graffiti
- Neighbourhoods with toxic eco footprints
Symptoms & Effects
When a migraine is triggered, the pregnant sim will experience light, noise and screen sensitivities:
Light Sensitivity:
Pregnant Sims will struggle to be in rooms that have any lights on and will need to spend most of their time in the dark to help alleviate their symptoms.
Noise Sensitivity:
Loud noises will cause significant pain to Sims’ ears, this includes other sims talking loudly near them.
Screen Sensitivity:
Sims will struggle with watching TV and using computer for extensive period of time
Alleviating Migraine Symptoms:
- Taking deep breaths outside
- Wellness activities (meditation)
- Staying FAR away from exposure to any further harmful substances
- Avoiding screen time (TV & computer)
- Sleeping
- Drinking water
Additional Features
Works with: Module 7 – Newborn Complications (optional)
- Repeated exposure to harmful substances and untreated complications during pregnancy can increase the statistical risk of complications when the baby is born
Compatible with: Pandasama’s massage interactions
Module Specific Requirements
Lot51 Core Library – Core Library | Lot 51 • Mods and CC for The Sims 4
Optional Additions:
- Pandasama’s Childbirth Mod
- Kiara’s Celebrity System
- Basemental Drugs/Alcohol (Optional but supported)