As I tell everyone....this is my favorite breeding, whelping, weaning, website!
Go to it.......read, read, and read again! And stick around here; we will help you as much as we can.
Canine Reproduction Video and Book on Breeding and Whelping dogs by Debbie Jensen for dog breeders and Whelping Supplies needed to deliver puppies.
STAY CALM! The mama will sense your nervousness & that will only make her nervous too. If all goes well, it is really nothing to be nervous about. If your gut tells you at any point that she is in trouble or you feel you can't handle something, get her to the vet or e-vet asap.