[QUOTE=Susan123;1879343]
You know, I was just as puzzled about it then as I am now. Every one of the four were like that. The previous litter from that same dam was not like this. Nothing had changed, diet wise or environmental. We did manage to account for every placenta, which I'm a stickler for lol. I know the feeling!!!!3 out of five THAT was bad enough.
Even so, sometimes they can get to them real quick while we're handling baby. I wish I had taken the time to look at the rest of the cord length to the placenta. I've wondered if the cord was actually shorter to the placenta than with normal deliveries. With the adreneline going and the "organized chaos" happening, I didn't think to. Afterwards, I just wanted to wipe my forehead with a big "Whew".
:whew is right...thats the way I felt. I didnt think to look neither, just made sure placenta was passed and worked with puppy till the next came.
ETA: After you have baby safe, when delivering the placenta gently pull with her contractions which will be lighter by now. They usually come on out shortly like this for me. Don't force pull if she's not contracting, it can wait til she has another pup.
Hopefully you'll have plenty of cord to work with this time.[/QUOTE]
I hope not thanks for all your input
