diff --git a/modular_splurt/code/datums/components/pregnancy.dm b/modular_splurt/code/datums/components/pregnancy.dm
index f711e7533b..fcd71ea16c 100644
--- a/modular_splurt/code/datums/components/pregnancy.dm
+++ b/modular_splurt/code/datums/components/pregnancy.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /datum/component/pregnancy
 
-	dupe_mode = COMPONENT_DUPE_ALLOWED
+	dupe_mode = COMPONENT_DUPE_UNIQUE
 	can_transfer = TRUE
 
 	/// type of baby the mother will plop out - needs to be subtype of /mob/living