required for effective performance of, and by, an entry-level International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. The IBLCE certification program offers a voluntary credential and that certification does not necessarily confer the right or privilege to practice. Individuals who hold the IBCLC credential must
The bones of fetal kittens become mineralized at around day 40-45 of gestation. If radiographs taken of the pregnant cat reveal the skeletons of the kittens, then we can say that the fetal age of those kittens is at least 40-45 days or more.
By counting the skulls and spines (see images below) of the fetal kittens, the vet can usually determine how many kittens are present in the pregnant cat's belly. It is difficult to accurately assess fetal numbers using ultrasound, except in the very early stages of cat pregnancy.