Hi everybody and welcome to another episode of our ongoing course for badass breeders! Today we will be tackling the subject of delivery wellbeing, looking at the different stages associated with delivery, and the steps to take to make this process as smooth and safe as possible. This episode is jam-packed with useful tips and tricks, so make sure you have a paper and pen handy to take some notes! We break things down into preparation, the actual delivery process, and post-delivery practices too, sharing all the small things that can make a big difference to the health of your moms and pups. For the more experienced, this may be stuff you have heard before, but as we all know, a reminder of the fundamentals is never a bad thing. Here at the Badass Breeders Podcast, our goal is to jumpstart your delivery process and up your game to the highest level, so expect to hear all about the things you need in your toolkit, creating the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment, and the important signs to watch out for. Tune in to hear it all!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Looking to the mom's instincts and using this as our guide. 
• The 24-hour monitoring that occurs on day 58.
• Creating the right kind of safe and quiet environment for the mom.
• Preparations for delivery; washcloths, scissors, yarn, and more!
• Protocol and timing for the two stages of labor.
• The dangers and realities of getting tricky puppies out during delivery.
• Aiming for gentle and natural and following the mom's lead through the process. 
• Taking note of the time periods for your records is very important!
• Thoughts on placentas; consumption, disposal, and infection. 

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