Maternal Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology

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Maternal Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology

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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.

Post-Parturient

Placenta eaten in many species including herbivores
Attention to young (licking)
Directing young to teats

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