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Originally Posted by carmen in nj  I was told never to pull on it, so I don't, my mentor told me that she lost a girl by trying to pull a placenta out, if you in doubt and the tea don't seem to work in a couple of hours call your vet and take her in. that is what I go by. I know you ladies have a ton more experience than me, but I would NEVER pull on a string that is still inside the mom without a contraction.
best of luck to you..
hugs,
Carmen in nj |
As we all know..a retained placenta is a dead, rotting piece of body tissue. If I can see a portion of placenta and grab it with a cloth..it is otta there.
Also..I don't understand why you would need contractions if the placenta was already on it's way out? If it is presenting a portion of itself at the opening of the vulva, then the uterus has done it's job and pushed it to through the cervix opening to expel it. The mother will usually grab these same strings and pull it out herself, ripping it to shreds as she does. I prefer to help her and get it out in one piece. I have pulled out plenty and the result was always...no more placenta...no infections. No need for chemicals the next day either.
With that said..every breeder has their own opinions, and should do what is best for their girl and their own situation. Just stating what works for me and the incredible breeders I learned from.
Either way..very happy to hear it is gone.