Kubicek thought the pregnancy storyline should move forward "because Sue becoming a mommy has comedic potential written all over it".

However, there was some negative fan feedback concerning the pregnancy storyline.

During season seven, a pregnancy storyline was written in for the B'Elanna character.

TV Week often commented on her pregnancy storyline.

After approval from several religious figures the network allowed the pregnancy storyline, but insisted that the word "expecting" be used instead of "pregnant."

Amy's role in the serial increased with her much publicised pregnancy storyline.

The last character to be cast, initial responses to her were positive, though they soured during season one as the pregnancy storyline continued.

The character's accidental pregnancy storyline received mixed reviews from critics.

The character was popular with viewers and her pregnancy storyline was voted the best of 2008 during a poll on the official website.

During the pregnancy storyline, Martha was also diagnosed with breast cancer.