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Hi all I'm new here my adorable girl is pregnant and has gone into labour she only started about an hour ago but already she is having strong contractions is this normal?
 
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Yes, it's normal. Is she pushing yet?

And welcome! :)
 
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Thank you :) no she doesn't seem to be pushing yet she does seem to be getting a bit more vocal now though x
 
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She has had her 1st kitten about 10 mins ago and she isn't suckling yet is that normal x
 

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Yes. Is she cleaning the kitten? Did you see the placenta? She will feed the kittens after all have been born depending on how close the births are. Try not to let her eat more than 4 placentas.
 
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She has cleaned the kitten and now it's suckling while she cleans herself she is doing really well :) x
 
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And yes seen the placenta she eat it I only think she's having one or two because she wasn't very big x
 
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Only one kitten so far I'm a little worried though because I read that she should have another within an hour of her first one and still no sign even though I can feel a kitten inside her x
 
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Still no sign of another one but she seems perfectly fine she's asleep at the moment while little one feeds x
 

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Ok. Is this her first litter? Sometimes there is only one kitten. She could deliver another - it's not an exact science. So long as she is not in distress everything should be fine. There are some articles at the top of the forum with info on birthing and kitten care.
 

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The kitten is all whitish?   If so, its quite probable it will turn into a point with time.  You will see it probably in a week, perhaps somewhat later.   Mommy is the self definition of Calico, with hers well definited color splotches.

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stacey-nala stacey-nala

I do love a calico kitty! :)

She looks to still be a kitten herself. Will you have her spayed after her kitten(s) are weaned?

Did she have anymore? How is it going today?
 
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No more kittensand she is really good today she done so well and yes she is only 13 months old she will be sprayed when kitten is weaned x
 
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