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Pregnant cat nursing kittens: How long until she gives birth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | 1 year and 2 months old | 7 lbs

My cat is just over a year old pregnant big belly my other cats kittens she is letting nurse about how long until she gives birth

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 19th, 2018

Without seeing Wonder in person, it's impossible for me to say how long it will be until she gives birth. A cat's gestation is typically between 58-68 days, so if she is around that time, she could give birth any day. Cats who aren't pregnant can produce milk if they have a false pregnancy, and the kittens nursing on her can stimulate milk production, so what you are seeing may not be an indication that she is due to give birth soon. You can take her into the vet to get an idea of how far along she is in the pregnancy and when she may be due. Best of luck.

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