Breeding
Birth
Preparation
Membranes
Birth Problems
Inflammation
Welfare
Reproductive
Unexpected
Whelping
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Whelping 3
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Whelping 5
Chart
Heat
False Pregnancy
Mating
Problems
Home Breeder
Diary
The pups
Home Breeder 2
One Week To Go
Birthday
Birthday 2
Birthday 3
Birthday 4
Day One
Day Four
Week Two
Week Three
Week Five
Week Six
Week Eight

Westie Family

 

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Birth

Each puppy will follow within 30 minuets or so, if a lot more time elapses and you are sure there are still more pups to come, the mother might be straining, a pup may be coming out the wrong way (breach birth) Careful assistance with a well lubricated finger to feel for the puppy and easy it back may help. NEVER attempt to pull out a puppy by force this could cause serious damage.

You should have your vets telephone number at hand at all times, and have discussed with him any possible help you may need when the time comes. 
If anything seams to be going wrong telephone immediately.