[carmen in nj]

This is a picture of my initial set up, just to let my girl sleep there when she wanted to rest and be alone. as the whelping day got closer and weather got colder I added a heavy area rug under the box to keep the cold from the floor away from the bottom of the box. is a very inexpensive box you can get a smaller one at your local home store the plastic is easy to keep clean and germ free.
and my girls love the fact that the container seems to be like a little cave for them.
but in an emergeny you can remove the cover and have great access to your girl.
I also cover the box with a heavy blanket to keep the warm in.
You might want to discuss all the posibilities with your vet in the even a c-section is needed or a britch pup is stuck.. you got a consider everything and leave nothing to chance.

hugs,
Carmen in nj