Maternal Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology
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.