I don't usually post. I like to read and learn something new from all the posts i have read. If I feel strongly about something I take a day or 2 and usually talk myself out of posting something that might hurt.
But......
The 2 videos in this thread have been bothering me, First of all on both videos the person there is interfering way too much by picking up the legs and keeping the mom from doing what comes naturally by licking herself. Not sure how others fell about this but I would not consider this an aid in teaching about whelping but maybe a way of saying let her be and let instinct take over.
Second when my girls are due and ready to deliver I set up my 6 panel x-pen. There is plenty of room for my girl and me to be in there with all the tools I need hanging on a hook and on an end table. If she needs me I am right there but also if she is doing fine on her own I am there to observe. I keep a cooler with a heating pad wrapped with a towel in it as an incubator to keep babies safe and warm. I give the a a small dropper of Dannon plain yogurt at room temperature. (this was taught to me from my mentor many years ago as it gives any weak baby a tremendous will to live) When she is biting the cord I hold it close to the baby and allow her to tear it and I usually do not have to cut it.
I have had to assist with 2 breech babies being born with gentle manipulation during a contraction and all turned out well. I have not had a baby die during the process of delivery or ever.
Sorry if this is a little long winded but the videos bothered me as the people taping them seemed only interested in getting a good shot than the welfare of mom or baby. |