[header] How to take care of a mother cat before and after having kittens [title] Prepare for the birth. [step] If your cat is pregnant, she will need a place to give birth to and care for her kittens. A laundry basket or large box is ideal for this. 
[substeps] The box/basket will need to be short enough for the mother cat and the kittens to enter and exit with ease. Blankets and/or old towel should be used to line the bottom of the basket for comfort.