posted 02-11-2004 01:00 PM         

You will notice a sagging of the breasts 2-3 days prior to birth. Her food intake will decrease and she will become more restless, and may even have difficulty breathing. About 24 hours prior to labor, body temperature will drop below 100F (normal 101.5 F). Now she will probably select an area to have the babies! Make sure this area is private, warm and clean.

A mucus discharge will pass from the vulva and then turn to a greenish color. Contractions will soon start, and the kittens will soon be born.

Just keep a very close eye on her.
if she is straining for more than 1hour and still has not produced a kitten call your vet straight away as a kitten may either be in either a breech position or is too large to be passed through the birth canal.

Hope all goes well and please keep us posted of her progress.