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PLEASE HELP! How do I care for English Bulldog puppies?

Our English Bulldog is pregnant and due on Wednesday. We had an extremely reputable breeder who was to be our mentor but now she is demanding over $3000 to finish the mentoring sessions. Our momma is being c-sectioned on Wednesday and we know very little. Any experienced answers are greatly appreciated. We need to know what to buy in the way of puppy supplies also. Thanks for your help!

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1. do u got the mother if not tell me how old the are i can tell u more info on them
2. okay, if she is being c-sectioned then the vet will do the hard part for you. when you bring them home make sure you have a whelping box (a box that the mother can treat as her den) with towels and newspaper (she may rip these things up to make a nest, its normal and healthy). make sure mama can move and stretch and get comfortable in the box, is should be big and does not need a top. put the box in a quiet room that does not get too much human traffic, she needs a place that won't stress her out. have her food and water near the box but not in it, as babies get older she'll appreciate the chance to escape for a snack. when the pups first come home warmth will be important. mama will know what to do to keep them clean but if you have a cooler house you may want to help her keep them warm with more towels and soft blankets or even a spaceheater. with bulldog puppies you want to make sure their faces are kept clean so they can breath easier. socialization is important to start right away. when they come home make sure you pick up each puppy once a day. don't pick it up more than that unless you have to until they are a little older. mom is gonna want to take care of them. so when they are still blind just pick them up, touch them all over and blow on their faces so they get used to your smell. also, taking care of mom will help take care of babies. make sure she eats and drinks and goes to the bathroom normally. if she seems to be not taking care of the pups call your vet for information on how you can help them and her. good luck and congradulations! oh, and because they are bulldogs, remember when they get a little older that chew toys are your friends.
3. When we got our puppy from the breeder he became unavailable to anwer any questions Geez imagine that pay them $1700.00 dollars for a dog and get no help. So I went to a website for the Bulldog Club of America and found tons of information on everything about the breed. www.thebca.org. Our dog is now 6 years old and doing great.