My cat is soon to give birth. Advice needed

Thanks. And yeah shes been resting with them since. I think she is done, cant feel any more. Is the stillborn normally the last one? And very large? I sware I could feel a heartbeat after the 4th was born. I hope it didnt die during birth. It took her a little bit to get it out, I was almost about to help. It was coming out tail first, unlike all the others. 
But other than that I have smore questions. Do I have to supplement the kittens with anything? Or just rely on the mothers milk as long as they are keeping weight. Also, do I have to take them to a vet in the next couple days or anything? What is next in the process? Also, I do not want this happening again so I want to get my queen spayed ASAP. How long do I have to wait before I can do that?

The kitten was breech and likely died from being too long in the birth canal. Nothing you could have done.

No need to supplement the kittens as long as you see all of them latched and nursing and none in distress.

The kittens will go to the vet for their first shots at 8 weeks old.

The mama cat can be spayed when the kittens are 8 weeks old. The kittens can be fixed after they reach 2 pounds or 8-10 weeks, though private vets prefer to wait longer. Your mama cat may go into heat before 8 weeks so be sure not to let her out.

12 hours later and another still birth =( once again this one was abnormally large compared to the others. it seemed to be a little more bloody this time. i checked the momma and some blood was leaking out. it has stopped now. its been like 10-20 minutes since the birth

Goodness! Let's hope that's it. Some discharge is normal during birth and afterwards. Please keep an eye on mama kitty to make sure it doesn't get heavy. Otherwise she should be okay. I'm sorry there was one more stillborn.

Today the 4 cats weigh
114 grams
104 grams
100 grams
94 grams.
I keep checking mommas area and it seems fine for now, no blood 

The weights are not bad. The kittens should gain 6-10 grams per day. Ideally they will double their birth weights by the end of the first week. Keep an eye on the runt, who only weighs 94 grams.

Glad to hear mama kitty seems good. Do you see all kittens latched and nursing?

Thanks again for sticking with me. The runt has gained the most weight, 20 grams in less than 24 hours so I am happy! They are constantly suckling, if not sleeping. She is smart and leaves them when they are napping.

This is great news!  Make sure mom has lots of food and water nearby.

Such a good mom!

Yeah she is! should I be washing the kittens at all? Im changing the bottom of the den they are in cuz they poop and pee everywhere.

Mama kitty should lick them clean, but if she's not right now you can certainly wipe them down gently with a warm, damp cloth. No full baths though - they are much too young!

It's good to change the bedding. It needs to be clean and dry. Continue changing it as necessary.

Why is there pee and poop everywhere?  Do you have a litter box nearby for mom?

Yeah I change it each day. And I meant their poop and pee everywhere from the kittens. Mom has a littler box. Ill just continue to change the bottom regularly. When can i give them a bath? Or wash them down a little

Isn't the mother cat cleaning them?

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Yeah I change it each day. And I meant their poop and pee everywhere from the kittens. Mom has a littler box. Ill just continue to change the bottom regularly. When can i give them a bath? Or wash them down a little

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Mom is usually cleaning them, as having a mom with babies you seldom see these pee and poo...  It seems yours arent doing it?

Perhaps just the stimulating part, but not eating up the wastes?

Did you see my post #51 about wiping them down?

Yeah I will wipe them all down today than. I havent seen her eating any of the waste. It does seem to accumulate as well. It seems I am going to have to change the bottom every day if not more

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Should I just use water to wipe them down with? Could i put a little Apple cyder vinegar in the water? I heard its good to bathe kittnes with and has helped me before. I dont see her often cleaning them either. She is normally just laying down on her side letting them suckle or sleep. 

I would just clean them with water for now until they get older. We don't want mom rejecting them because they smell funny.

Well after 50 days, here they are!! All 4 doing well. Its cool how they are all really different! We got a tortie, a longhair, and two shorthairs. Each has a unique coat. Now that they are getting this old, whats next??