I am so sorry. I just saw your post. I always check to make sure that their mouth is cleared and get them on the heating pup and nursing a.s.a.p. The heating pad (do not put pup directly on pad - too hot, but a towel or blanket over it and set on low) and nursing really helps. I still hold pups in both hands and swing down gentle between my legs, being very careful not to loose pup or hit anything. This also helps to get fluid from lungs if they still sound gurgelish after birth. Others will suction. And even some breeders have a little bottle of oxygen and mask ready in these cases as well.
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