Baby girls due anyday

Hey everyone im new here and need some advice. My baby girl is a little less than a year old and expecting her first litter. We know she got pregnant on the 9th or 10th of march so she's due any day. For the past four days she's been incredibly anxious, doesn't lay in the same spot long, cleaning her self almost none stop, and trying to hide in every hole she can find. We have set up a few different nesting spots but she won't use any. Her nipples are full but not leaking and I've seen some bloody stuff on her backend today. Are we close, is she doing ok, how can make her more comfortable to nest. Any advice would be wonderful. This is my first time going through this.

Just want to say hello and welcome...

and do read on here, articles and other threads.  You can also look on youtube films... So you are somewhat prepared.

Im thinking she is hiding. Is there any reason she may feel unsafe?  Stressed by anything?

If not, try with playing calming soft music. Perhaps classical calm music.

Good luck!

Welcome to our Forums!

It does sound like she is close and heavily into the nesting process. I have had a few foster Queens that get very manic when it's almost time looking for the perfect place to nest. Even with a perfectly suitable nesting box available they will do anything to try and squeeze into the smallest space possible!

The best thing you can do is just make sure she doesn't have access to any of these spaces. And, keep her confined to just one room so she feels safer. If she has access to nothing else when the big moment arrives her nesting box will start looking pretty darn attractive. If you haven't already, make it even moreso by covering the top of the box with a sheet or a blanket. She wants to be somewhere that is dark, covered, and private so do everything you can to make the box fit the criteria. 

In addition to looking through older threads check out these links at the top of the PC&K page: http://www.thecatsite.com/t/249018/...regnant-cats-kitten-care-articles-and-threads . Also, be aware that younger cats do tend to have more complicated deliveries because they are not physically nor emotionally ready for labor. This article does a great job of outlining potential problems and how to handle them: http://www.fabcats.org/breeders/infosheets/breeding_from_your_cat/felineparturition.html . If nothing else make sure you have your vet and after hours vet phone numbers nearby. If in doubt call them for advice. 

Finally, remember that she can go back into heat anytime after giving birth so, until she is spayed she must remain indoors and away from any intact males. Confining her to one room will not only help make her feel more secure and is easier to kitten proof, but will help ensure that she doesn't sneak out. 

 Vibes for a safe delivery and healthy kittens

My baby gave birth to 5 healthy kittens today. She was under my feet all morning, by 11 she broke water, by 1:30 all 5 kittens were clean and nursing. Thanks for the help and advice

Congratulations! I'm glad you were home and everyone is healthy

Cant ask for a better delivery than that! So glad things went smoothly and all are happy and healthy. 

My cat had her kittens yesterday and labor went great, but we've had an awful time getting her to settle with the babies. She doesn't like being extremely confined so we let her pick a spot to stay with the kittens. She found a nice quiet dark corner in our living room so she's close to us but still separated enough. Our problem is she keeps going back to the spot she gave birth and looking around, sniffing all over, and meowing like crazy. Its like she's looking for another kitten. We didn't lose any babies so I'm worried there may still be one in her. She seems ok though
but she has been breathing heavy since she gave birth. Any advice? Please and thank you.

Prob best to phone your vet. The vet knows what follow up questions to give.  Here Im among others thinking on the heavy breathing.

The situation with forumists who are unsure, if one is still in, is common.  Swollen inside or one left?

The usual answer is to look see how mom is. Calm, contend, busying herself with the already born kittens?  Observe, but you can wait without panicking.

In distress, or even more - prolonged labor - watch out, best phone your vet, be ready to rush in...

Her unsure if one was left is natural, a good mother.  Wash off the place.  Best if you do have such a enzymatic cleaner, but a good wash with soap should do it.

Good luck!

Congratulations on the new furbabies. We would love to see some pictures.

I agree you want to check in with the vet on this one. It's possible she still has another kitten inside to deliver or that something else is wrong, which you need to rule out. 

Behaviorally, it could be that she is stressed about her scent still being in the area. In the wild she would instinctively move her kittens from the place she gave birth to them at and would do anything possible to get rid of the scent so that predators don't catch on. I would use an enzyme remover and clean that area just to try and eliminate it as much as possible. 

Hopefully nothing else is going on and she will settle in a day or two, but best to err on the side of caution and call the vet.