The Pregnant is an enemy type in Dead Space Remake (2023) which carries a secondary threat hidden to unsuspected shooters. Read on to learn the different ways on how to defeat this Necromorph.

Pregnant Overview

Pregnants Despite their hulking size, Pregnants are extremely fast and agile! Like Slashers, they have long scythelike arms for hands. Their large stomach sacs contain dozens of small swarm necromorphs. When blown up, the Pregnant necromorph releases the swarm, creating a secondary threat.
Weak Spots	Limbs
Weaknesses	Stasis
Chapter Encounters
• Chapter 3: Course Correction • Chapter 4: Obliteration Imminent • Chapter 5: Lethal Devotion • Chapter 7: Into the Void • Chapter 8: Search and Rescue • Chapter 9: Dead on Arrival • Chapter 10: End of Days • Chapter 11: Alternate Solutions
Recommended Weapons
• Plasma Cutter • Flamethrower

How to Beat Pregnants

Casting Stasis

Cast stasis on Pregnants to slow their approach, and give you a clear shot on their weak spots.

Target Their Limbs

When aiming at a Pregnant's limbs, make sure to shoot their legs first, followed by their arms.

This strategy slows the pregnant down, allowing you to deal with other enemies in the area.

Never Shoot the Stomach

The Pregnant's stomach store Swarmers. When a Pregnant's stomach is shot and ruptured, it releases the Swarmers creating a secondary threat you would not want to deal with specially when facing a horde.

Pregnant Variants

Super-Pregnant

Super-Pregnant Super-Pregnants, are tougher and faster versions of the Pregnant Necromorph. They have a distinct muddied texture and a green glow on their eyes and stomachs. They also carry Lurkers inside their stomachs instead of Swarmers.
Weak Spots	Limbs
Weaknesses	Explosives
Chapter Encounters
• Chapter 11: Alternate Solutions • Chapter 12: Dead Space
Recommended Weapons
• Line Gun • Pulse Rifle • Force Gun • Contact Beam

Difference with Standard Variant

In appearance, Super-Pregnants have mud-textured skin and a green glow in their eyes and stomachs. However, it is noticeable in combat that they are far more durable and faster than their standard variants.

Rather than Swarmers, what comes out of a Super-Pregnant's stomach is either a Lurker or Super-Lurker.

They are also capable of self-destructing when near Isaac which deals a moderate ammount of damage, but is dangerous when encountered in groups.

Death by Pregnants

Isaac Gets Dismembered

If a Pregnant hits Isaac while on low health, it will dismember him similar to other necromorphs that hit him when on low health.

Related Guides

List of All Necromorphs

All Necromorphs