Difference between revisions of "Maternal Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology"
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== Post-Parturient == | == Post-Parturient == | ||
| − | * Placenta eaten in many species including herbivores | + | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Placenta_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Placenta]] eaten in many species including herbivores |
* Attention to young (licking) | * Attention to young (licking) | ||
* Directing young to [[Lactation_-_The_Mammary_Gland_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|teats]] | * Directing young to [[Lactation_-_The_Mammary_Gland_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|teats]] | ||
Revision as of 07:22, 16 July 2008
Pre-Parturient
- Seek isolation
- Restless
- Nesting responses (non-ungulates)
- Attention to vulva
Parturient
- Species differences
- Assist delivery
- Contractions including abdominal muscles
- Characteristic posture
- Vocalisation
- In some species, other animals in the group may assist with parturition.