I have such a difficult time replying to any thread. I'm typing & the nextthing I know it gets sent without making any sense. So I am tring again.
First things first...always make sure you (the midwife) is comfortable. You need to stay relaxed, have a gd book, magazine, tv so that you stay comfortable. Next make sure you have all your first aid at hand, then rarely do you need it.
The last two litters I have had were slow, 2 hr apart between the pups. Unfortunately her last pup was between 3-4hr apart & that was a bit too long.
When that puppy arrived I had to work to get him breathing. CPR for approx 3-5 min. & then I remembered I had heard that oxygen can make the difference. One of the breeders I bought a bitch from gave me that advice. It wasn't until that moment I remembered &got my husband to get it going.
What a difference!! I really thought we had lost that pup but after 5 min on. Oxygen the pup completely revived & I couldn't tell the difference from the others.
Good luck, I'll be praying. Most importance is for you to relax. Keep us posted! |