Sweetened's 2016 kidding thread

[Latestarter]

Is there a vet nearby that you could get some pitocin from? I know that doesn't really necessarily make the cervix open more/faster, but may help Gardenia push harder to open up... Anything else I could find said (human) nipple massage, sex, etc. not really options here...

 

[Southern by choice]

Have you tried any Evening Primrose Oil on the cervix?
This may help her to dilate ... in the meantime I would be calling the vet.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

I agree- at this point I would be calling a vet. A vet will have the appropriate drugs needed.

Can you post a video of her? How hard is she pushing?

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Please - NO oxytocin/pitocin if she's not dilated.... really bad idea! Oxytocin will cause contractions whether she is dilated or not which could lead to a bad tear of the cervix, or worse, a uterine rupture. Lutalyse would be a better idea...it stimulates labor in a more natural way.

I agree with others that it might be time to call the vet. However, in the meantime the primrose oil or even a simple cervix massage might help.

Good luck!

 

[Latestarter]

Thanks FEM! I was pulling at straws and couldn't find the info you posted. In hind sight I shouldn't have offered advice without first hand knowledge...

 

[frustratedearthmother]

No problem, LS. Being a long-time pygmy breeder I had to learn the tricks of the birthing trade.

 

[Southern by choice]

Good catch @frustratedearthmother - completely missed the mention of it.

I figured Sweetened may have the EPO on hand as she does a good deal of naturals. My midwife used this and something else on her patients... can't remember what the other was.

@Latestarter - Have to say, even though you don't have your livestock yet you are one diligent person... you really do research a lot. Once you have goats you will be a quick learn ... you'll find out faster what works, what doesn't, what things are not good advice etc. I have seen some dooosies out there as far as goats, dogs, chickens etc.
I also think it is very cool how you want to be helpful and you care.
my friend!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Ditto what SBC said!

 

[samssimonsays]

Hoping all goes well I am on the "time to call a vet" wagon.

 

[Sweetened]

Vets 5 hours out. We are doing all we can to save her. Have little hope fir the kids. Have her at 2 fingers dilation now