Yes, ANOTHER "when is my cat going to give birth" thread...but HELP!

[krissy marissy]

Is mom finished? Liz wouldn't settle long enough to let the babies nurse until she was done, which thankfully was pretty quick. I helped them latch on the first day because I got super anxious, but I did let them try by themselves first. I'm not sure about gloves, I just washed my hands once I knew the babies were coming.

 

[sianithomas]

the white and black one is a right little feeder but the all black one cant seem to find the nipple. she is pushing again and licking her bits...i cant believe i havent cried yet!

 

[sianithomas]

shall i wait unitl she has completely finished before getting the black one to nurse? i see wriggling in her belly, still.



 

[krissy marissy]

If she's still in active labor I'd keep the babies warm and nearby until she's done. If she takes a break and will lay down then I'd get them latched. It's hard to say without being there so just go with your gut. Don't wait too long to latch them if she's not pushing.

 

[sianithomas]

How do i keep them warm?

 

[talkingpeanut]

Put raw rice in a sock, tie it off, and microwave for 5 minutes.

 

[krissy marissy]

I keep the room warm, plus a heating pad under the blanket. Rice sock works too.

 

[sianithomas]

how near do they have to be to the kittens?

 

[sianithomas]

Baby Number 3 born...kettle is on for a hot water bottle. i'm going to place it just outside the box but leaning against it as its a wooden crate with linen lining

 

[sianithomas]

So far, three kitties. i dont think there are anymore. they are adorable. just hope they will be ok. a lot of screeching going on. white and black one i being a bit naughty and hogging all the teets!

 

[krissy marissy]

They will fight over them the first few days until they pick their spots. Just make sure they are all eating.

 

[Sarthur2]

Yes, put them to nipples if they are struggling. Heating pad should be on low. They need room to move off if they get too warm. Congrats! [emoji]128522[/emoji]

 

[handsome kitty]

You don't need to wear gloves.  Can't wait to see pictures.

 

[sianithomas]

They are absolutely beautiful. i think No.4 is coming

 

[talkingpeanut]

Put the hot water bottle under some blankets under half of the nest. They'll squirm away if too hot.

 

[sianithomas]

Done, going to put a rice sock in all four corners too so they will be warm overnight. its a very bit so they'll be fine, Kitten 4 born...

 

[handsome kitty]

I don't know if you want a rice sock in each corner, the kittens and mom need to be able to move away if they get too warm.  they come out steaming and will need to be wrapped in a towel.  they also only hold the heat  for 3 -5 hours depending on the microwave.

 

[Sarthur2]

They need room to move away from the heat source if they get too hot!

 

[sianithomas]

to be honest, my house is pretty warm. One of the kittens is VERY chatty. tried to direct them to the teet but nope. going to be up all night making sure they feed now. 

 

[sianithomas]

how long can i newbie go not being latched on? how long will it take? i dont want to go to sleep unless i know that perhaps they wil feed overnight