Hi Dusty. The link tatsxxx11 just gave to Guinea Lynx is great - it's so important that you learn what a normal delivery should be like (not that you'll probably get to see it as they tend to deliver in the early hours!) so you can tell is something is wrong and get her help. The forums there and on the other link are also great if you need more advice about what's normal. GL has an emergency medical forum so keep that handy incase you need expert advice quickly.
One of the most important things you can do now is find a great cavy vet incase she needs one. If she gets in to trouble delivering and needs help, you don't want to spend valuable time that could save her and her bubs life trying to find a vet who is experienced in piggy pregnancy. Personally, if she's in good health now I wouldn't actually take her to the vets as it sounds as if she is pretty close so you want to minimise all handling and stress and just let her relax. However if after reading up on what is normal you feel concerned then a vet check would be a great idea.
You must remove any males from her now. Females go in to season again right after they give birth and it's very stressful for their bodies to have back to back pregnancies. The boy bubs will need to be removed from mum and sisters at 3-4 weeks, before they become fertile. If you're not sure about sexing (and many people do find sexing babies tricky) check out this page http://www.cavyspirit.com/sexing.htm . If you have even a scrap of uncertainty then take them to the vet to be sexed.
Keep a close eye on her to make sure she's active, eating and drinking (and doing the necessary out of the other end!). Hopefully your pigger will have a nice smooth delivery but it is important to be prepared for something going wrong so you can help them. Good luck!
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