I am so sorry to hear that sweet Cricket had
problems but very glad that mom and pup are
doing well.

It's sad, but recently one of the top AKita breeders,
(after rushing to the vet) recently lost one of her top CH. female's from complications. Only one of her pups survived, and was cared for by a surrogate bitch.
It does happen, even with the most experience breeders.

I am sorry to say, but your family are back-yard breeders.
I do not know any reputable breeders that breed
back to back. (I guess you can look at it this way,
how would you like to be pregnant every 6 months?)

I hope that Cricket and her pup continue to do well,
and maybe you can talk your parents in letting
Cricket spend the rest of her life as a loving pet
instead of a breeding machine.