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Normal Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 11:00, 4 August 2008
, 11:00, 4 August 2008→Stage 1
* Pulse is ~60
* Pulse is ~60
* Body temperature may become slightly subnormal (36.5-37◦C).
* Body temperature may become slightly subnormal (36.5-37◦C).
* Restlessness, wanders aimlessly.
* Tail is frequently raised or held to one side.
* May swish the tail or slap it against the anus.
* Kicking of the abdomen
* Towards the end of this stage:
** Crouching
** Straddling of hindlimbs
** Going down on knees or sternum and rising again
** Glancing at flank
* This stage terminates with the rupture of the allantochorionic membrane and the escape of allantoic fluid from the vulva.
** No visible straining during this period.
=== Stage 2 ===
=== Stage 2 ===