This piece is a continuation of the previous publications on French Bulldog Pregnancy, where we discussed French Bulldog Menstrual Cycle or Period Cycle, Stages of French Bulldog’s Period Cycle, Best Period Stage for French Bulldogs to Get Pregnant, How to Identify Your French Bulldog’s Menstrual Cycle, How to Handle a French Bulldog in Her Period, and What You Can Do to Help Your French Bulldog Get Pregnant, to create a good Understanding of Your French Bulldog’s Reproductive Life. In this update, we want to further the discussion to cover issues like:

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How to Nurture Your French Bulldogs Pregnancy

There’s no greater joy than knowing that your Frenchie will soon be a mom and like everything else you know about the French Bulldog and their uniqueness, getting a French Bulldog pregnant can be a bit difficult.

The Frenchie is a result of cross-breeding through artificial insemination. There are lots of things you should know about a pregnant French Bulldog and this guide will help you understand what is expected of you, the Frenchie owner.

French Bulldogs Mating Process

Even if you bring two Frenchies of the opposite sex to mate, fertilization will hardly take place because Frenchies find it difficult to reproduce on their own, naturally. It is almost impossible for the male Frenchie to mount their females.

The process of reproduction happens by artificial insemination where the semen (can be frozen semen) is inserted into the female Frenchie. This should happen during her heat period which comes every 6 months so that the semen can latch onto the egg effectively.

French Bulldogs Gestation Period

The gestation period is the same as other dogs and can last within 8 weeks to 10 weeks but usually for a period of 9 weeks. During this time, you want to be careful about their behavior.

In the first week, she is going to experience some form of morning sickness as well as a small pink discharge, it is normal. Her nipples get swollen and her body gets big as the foetus forms in the belly. She can be aggressive on some occasions and other times can be really cool. It is advisable you keep the children away and avoid rubbing her belly.

French Bulldogs Nutrition

You should pay more attention to her diet. Now is the time to increase her percentage of meat intake and stick to high-quality puppy food. Also, ensure that she is placed on an exercise routine. As she progresses in the pregnancy, you have to limit any over-exertion and rough activity.

A healthy way to help your Frenchie through the pregnancy is to feed her in multiple small meals during the day. This would create more room space for her puppies and prevent stomachache and gases during delivery.

French Bulldogs Delivery

Regular ultrasound should be carried out 3 weeks after mating, in order to find out the number of pups and its growth. The lesser the number, the higher the chances of survival of the puppies.

Most times the puppies are reproduced through C-Section due to the fact that the female Frenchie has a narrow hip and a small body so it is difficult to push out a Frenchie pup out of the birth canal considering its head size.

If the head gets stuck in the birth canal, the pup may not survive leaving the mother in a more delicate situation. So, it is better to choose C-Section rather than natural birth.

French Bulldogs Post-Pup Birth

You should be excited about the successful delivery of the pups which makes you a proud grandpa or grandma. Ensure that you have the necessary arrangements to set up a cool cradle room for the pups when they arrive.

Make sure that the room is warm and get rid of external items that would injure them. Avoid by-products and concentrate more on healthy diet both for the mother and her pup. The female Frenchie should have adequate rest to recover from the pregnancy.

Essentially, if you are keen on knowing everything about the stages of French Bulldog’s pregnancy period, then here is a breakdown of the four stages of a Frenchie’s pregnancy:

Proestrus Stage: It can be likened to a woman’s menstrual cycle so don’t panic when you see blood coming out of your It lasts up to 9 days.
Oestrus Stage: This is the heat period stage for insemination to take
Diestrus Stage: This is the pregnancy period which lasts for about 9 weeks, tentatively 8 to 10
Anestrus Stage: This is the period after pregnancy which the Frenchie get to recover from the pregnancy.

This is another way to show your Frenchie all the love in the world and help her become a mother without any complication. Owning a French Bulldog comes with a lot of responsibilities and this is something you have to bear in mind when considering buying one. Also, avoid putting your Frenchie under the pressure of reproducing litters of pups on a regular because this could cause a huge toll on their bodies.

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Performing Cesarean Section on French Bulldogs for Safe Delivery

The French bulldog is a rare breed. Hence it usually needs special care for it to live comfortably. There are unique circumstances for the Frenchie that other dogs do not pass through. All these make it difficult for French bulldogs to give birth naturally. Their body make-up does not actually allow them the opportunity to do certain things.

The French bulldog’s puppies are usually block-like, and this will be difficult for the Frenchie to deliver naturally except through surgery. This is the reason why 80% of Frenchie are delivered by cesarean section. For French bulldog to give birth, they need a cesarean section. Natural births are possible, but it endangers their lives.

French Bulldogs During Cesarean Section

During this process, the Frenchie’s uterus is cut open, and the puppies are removed with their hands. An assistant helps the vet receive each of the puppies as he takes them out of the uterus. The assistant cleans them up and examines them for any complications and abnormality.

The session will last for 90 minutes or less. The surgery aims to reduce the time which the Frenchie will be under anesthesia. Hence the need for you to find an experienced vet for this procedure. The cesarean section cost is about $2000. This cost is so because of the peculiarity needed to carry out a thriving cesarean section for the Frenchie.

Frenchie are also more likely to suffer from complications during delivery than any other dog breed. The more reason why you have to ensure you get an experienced vet for your French bulldog.

For a French bulldog to give birth, you need extra care else they will have several complications during the process. There are lots of factors that can cause the complications, one of such is the flat faces of the female Frenchie. And because of their flat face, it isn’t easy to provide oxygen for them during surgery.

Another complication is called dystocia – this happens when the bitch cannot push out the puppy from the birth canal without needing external assistance.

Before Cesarean Section for French Bulldogs

Before your Frenchie goes for operation, it is advisable to cut off any food and water access.

This is necessary to prevent vomiting during and after the cesarean session. Vomiting during this session can lead to choking and is very dangerous to the health of the female Frenchie.

Cleft palate is another complication, although this occurs in the newborn and can affect their ability to eat. This condition requires surgery to resolve.

Natural births are possible, but it is risky to allow them to start to go natural. You should speak to a vet to know what is best, but there is a high chance a vet will choose a C-section for your female Frenchie.

Frenchie can give birth naturally, but it is rare. Most of them will use the cesarean session to deliver their puppies. This is linked to the size of the puppy’s head and the narrow hips of female French bulldogs. And for their safety, a cesarean section is recommended.

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