Difference between revisions of "Maternal Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology"
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| + | <big><center>[[Reproductive System|'''BACK TO REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM''']]</center></big> | ||
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| + | <big><center>[[ Reproductive_System#Reproductive_Behaviour |'''BACK TO REPRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR''']]</center></big> | ||
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== Pre-Parturient == | == Pre-Parturient == | ||
* Seek isolation | * Seek isolation | ||
* Restless | * Restless | ||
| − | * Nesting responses | + | * Nesting responses |
* Attention to vulva | * Attention to vulva | ||
== Parturient == | == Parturient == | ||
| − | * | + | * species differences |
* Assist delivery | * Assist delivery | ||
* Contractions including abdominal muscles | * Contractions including abdominal muscles | ||
| − | * Characteristic posture | + | * Characteristic posture, |
* Vocalisation | * Vocalisation | ||
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== Post-Parturient == | == Post-Parturient == | ||
| − | * | + | * Placenta eaten in many species including herbivores |
* Attention to young (licking) | * Attention to young (licking) | ||
| − | * Directing young to [[ | + | * Directing young to [[Lactation_-_The_Mammary_Gland_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|teats]] |
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Revision as of 10:23, 15 July 2008
Pre-Parturient
- Seek isolation
- Restless
- Nesting responses
- Attention to vulva
Parturient
- species differences
- Assist delivery
- Contractions including abdominal muscles
- Characteristic posture,
- Vocalisation
Post-Parturient
- Placenta eaten in many species including herbivores
- Attention to young (licking)
- Directing young to teats