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Originally Posted by Stormyp  Hello all my Yorkie parent friends. If I have ever needed advice, I need it now. Tiffany is expecting her first litter August, 9th. I watched some U-TUBE videos thinking they may be educational, and they probably will be when the shock wears off. You would think being a nurse and a mother of 5 that this would be a walk in the park, but I don't know If I could live with myself if anything happens to her. I am not a breeder. I just wanted her to have a litter because my adult children want one of her babies and I want a daughter of hers. So please, give me all the input/advice you have. I have heard: leave her alone and just let nature take it's course. Also, just stay at her side incase something does go wrong. How will I know if something is going wrong? I'v heard I should only help her take the sack off of the baby because he/she only has a short time in that bag before he/she will suffocate because he/she cannot breath. How long is that time? I'v been told to cut the cord and I've been told to let her cut the cord or the placenta may not deliver correctly if I do it. All of this came from lay people. By that I mean people who don't have Yorkies. Most just have yard dogs. No disrespect intended, but we all know our Yorkies are not yard dogs. Will someone please give me a list of the items I should have when the time comes to deliver the babies, and what I should do with the items. The people on UTUBE had suction balls to suck the mucous out of their mouth. Scissors for the cord. If I should cut the cord, where at and do I tie it off. OK, do you get the point? I am totally confused and scared to death. So I am coming to the greatest, most knowledgable about Yorkies people that I know to set me straight. Thank you in advance for any information that you can share with me. Anybody care to be online with me during the birth to go through it with me? My employer has given me 5 days maternity leave for her. Is that the coolest boss or what. I look forward to hearing from you. |
Hello,
I am not a breeder but did want to suggest that you go to the Breeders section at YT. There are a lot of sticky posts at the top of the first page that is loaded with information. Also, research the breeder threads. There are quite a few posts there that make mention of supplies you should have in your whelping kit prior to breeding. Please take note of all the situations in the breeder forum and know that anything can and will happen during the birthing process. One of the first things the breeders here will tell you is to find a mentor who is well versed with the Yorkie or toy breed. You will soon find out that there are many breeders here who are very passionate about the Yorkie breed and you may feel that they are judgemental and harsh. Please know that their main concern is about the well-being of your baby, and there is much information to be obtained from each of these breeders. There is also alot of information in the Library section at YT. I wish you the best of luck with your baby and hope for a safe, healthy whelp.
YorkieProud
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