How to be 100% sure she's done giving birth?

Recently we adopted a female cat from a couple who had no means to care for her. She had already had 3 litters of kittens 2 of those litters died due to the fact these people had no clue how to care for an animal let alone the babies. Of her third litter i helped them find homes and even took one myself. About a month later they called to tell me she was pregnant again this time i stepped in and took her. We have had her since she was 20-23 days pregnant and she has had a great pregnancy we talked to the vet and we already have it paid to have get fixed as soon as the babies are weend. I've never birthed kittens before but we consulted with a vet and i believe i did very good and she was spectacular. She went into labor at 10am this morning and had 5 by 11:20am. It's been almost 2 hours she seems to have relaxed and is feeding them just fine. But when i touch her stomach i still feel what seems to be a baby. She's no longer pushing she's eating fine though she still has a little bleeding from her vagina. I'm just not sure exactly how to tell she's fully done. I don't want her to get sick and i won't have the money to visit the vet until next Tuesday and that could be to late, though I'm not apposed to getting a loan so she can see a vet if she needs to I'd rather like to try to avoid that.

The question returns often, but the answer is usually easy.

You cant be sure, if you arent very experienced.   BUT its often a swelling of the uterus, which feels like a possible extra baby.  Sometimes there may even be some gases, giving an impression the kitten moves...

Anyway, the recipe here is easy.

If she seems all right, no fever, no real bleeding (some red colored discharges common and OK), no forced breathing, happy with her kittens - you are observant, but can wait and see.

She is either done, or does has a pause, and the last kitten will come out when it comes.

Sometimes you are even entirely sure there IS one or two kittens left - but the answer is essentially the same: if no problems, you can almost always wait and see.  They can pause both ours and even days...

BUT if you do notice any real problems, fever,  cramps and spasm, real bleedings, mommy doesnt have patience with kittens, etc - you contact asap your vet....

So I think its OK here.  Do observe, but you can wait and see.

But.  You HAD contacts with twice with a vet no?  You are thus his paying patiend, and you can surely phone and ask advice if so is.   Even if you would prefer not to visit and pay for it...

Also, the probable is, being paying patient, he will be easier to give you a payment plan, if necessary.

last: its probable her calcium levels are somewhat low...  So make sure she gets good nourishent, including some additional calcium.

Some naturel calcium sources is  plain, full fat yoghurt, cheese, goat milk...   It depends on what she eats - some cats are picky.

There are also calcium preparates.

You can also use egg shell, boil, peel of the inner skin, and crush the shell into a fine powder...  Sprinkle just a little on her food.   Its almost pure calcium this.

Good luck!

It's now 2pm and get abs the babies are sleeping deeply. She has spotted once or twice very light pink when she sits up to eat but no real bleeding. She seems to be content and happy. I've also noticed what i thought was the baby has deminushed into a small spot abs she keeps hiccuping and burping so it must have just been gas. Her milk is full and babies are eating well. I think she is going to be fine and she will be even happier when she realizes she never has to do it again. Thank you so much!

I have been present during many kitten births. The mom is not done as long as her tummy is still moving. Slow wave like motions that indicate she is still having contractions. Birthing can take many hours and start time of 10am and finish as late as 6pm is not uncommon. Depends on the mother. She will be tired after all are delivered and generally don't leave the kittens for a good twelve hours after giving birth. Since cats can have more than one father inpregnate, the birthing can result from many birthing sacs. I have seen up to three. If she lets you touch her tummy to possibly outline another kitten then she may in fact still have one to go. As previous thread, just keep an eye and watch for signs of infection or possible placenta not birthed. ( yep) I am a midwife too! (humans) LOL

She was no longer having contractions and is now happily feeding all five of her beauties called the vet he is willing to see her and all babies tomorrow in good will as he knows her past situations and what I'm doing to help thank you all so much for your help

Is he making a house call?

mamaKatz22 said:

She was no longer having contractions and is now happily feeding all five of her beauties called the vet he is willing to see her and all babies tomorrow in good will as he knows her past situations and what I'm doing to help thank you all so much for your help

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Splendid and nice of him to be willing to do it.

But as it sounds, its not really necessary, her recovery seems excellent, better and bettr for each post.

Also, bringing new born kittens, without developed immune defences, to a vet, does has some risks, they have easier to catch something than older kittens...

A visit to the vet is alos some stress on mom.

It wouldnt be to think twice, if they DID needed vet help.  But as they dont really need,  many would think twice.

So, unless he does a home visit,  I would suggest you wait with that free visit for some more urgent occasion.  Phone him, thank profously for his good will, and tell you wait with taking his generous offer to an occasion its more urgent.

He has surely else to do, so it will be a relief for him.

He is going to make a house call i live in a very rural area so all the vets out here make house calls i would never put them through that kind of stress when is not warranted they are doing great but as i said I've never done it before and i just wanted to make sure everything is going well