2007-01-08 04:26:55 · 13 answers · asked by quinlan182 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It sounds like you're talking about an anterior placenta, when the placenta is on the anterior wall of the uterus (think: the front of the uterus, towards you bellybutton and away from your spine). "Most" pregnancies involved posterior placentas -- when the placenta is on the "back" wall of the uterus, closer to your spine. However, anterior placental position is extremely common and generally does not cause complications, except that it will make it more difficult to find the heartbeat using a Doppler (to listen to it). That does NOT mean there's any issue with the heartbeat; it's simply a matter of the placenta being "in the way," between a Doppler device and the fetus. So if you have a home Doppler device, know it will take you longer, and don't panic.
An anterior placenta does not generally cause problems with delivery or the baby, although there are some risks, as I understand it, if you have had a previous Cesarean section (because the placenta can attach itself to scar tissue, which causes an increased risk of bleeding/hemorrhage during delivery). An anterior lying placenta can also pose issues during labor if you also develop placenta previa later in pregnancy (when the placenta is low lying and covering virtually all of the cervix).
The anterior position itself is not a problem and should not pose any risk to the baby. Also, it does not cause or increase the risk of placental abruption, which is when the placenta prematurely detaches from the uterus (and which is very serious), something another answer referred to (I'm not saying her relative didn't experience both, only that an anterior placenta does not lead to placental abruption).
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
2007-01-08 04:39:54 · answer #1 · answered by ljb 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not at the moment. It is good that they have found this early. They can keep an eye on it. The only risk you may have above the standards of all pregnancy, is as you get further along, there is a chance that the placenta can start to tear away from the uterine wall. If this happens you would need a c-section within a few hours. Don't let this scare you!!! It's just a possibility!!!!! But if you should start bleeding heavily got straight to the hospital. But I'm sure you would anyways. My sister had the same problem when she was pregnant with her last. The only day to day issues she had was it took longer for her to feel the baby move, because the placenta cushioned its movements. The day before her scheduled c-section, the placenta began to tear away and she was rushed into surgery. Her daughter is now 4 months old and is PERFECT!!!! You may not have to have a c-section, but your Dr could recommend it to make sure there are no unexpected complications. Congrats and good luck!
2007-01-08 04:36:12 · answer #2 · answered by henryswrecker_fr 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is an anterior placenta. My placenta is between my belly and the baby. That is better than haing a low lying placenta. I am at 33 weeks and everything is fine. So you should be ok! You doc can tell you more about it but it happens. They say you wont be able to feel your little one kick as soon as you would if it was behind but I have felt everything since 19 weeks! Good Luck!
2007-01-08 04:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by MyOpinionMatters 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had placenta previa. It depends on where the placenta is attached. If it's near your cervix, you could have placenta previa -they can tell from an ultrasound. My ultra sound said I had total coverage of my cervix. OB said I would have a c-section, because there was no way it would move out of the way. My mother-in-law told me the placenta would move and I would be able to deliver naturally. Boy, was I pissed at that comment - how did she think she knew more than my OB????? Well, the placenta did completely move out of the way and I delivered naturally with no complications. My best advice for you is wait and see what future ultrasounds say. I think you'll end up being just fine ;) Best of luck!
2007-01-08 04:41:21 · answer #4 · answered by bibliobethica 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-28 09:47:12 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound silly but as your pregnancy progresses the placenta moves, your baby will be fine, the doctors will keep an eye on you..enjoy your pregnacy and stop worrying as the stress WILL effect you.
2007-01-08 04:34:54 · answer #6 · answered by fran 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your baby will be fine, it just means that you may not feel it moving as much if the placenta has implanted at the front as it tends to cushion your tummy, don't worry, enjoy your pregnancy!
2007-01-08 04:29:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only if your plecenta is growing over your cervix which is called placenta previa but your doctor would have told you so you will be prepared for a c-section delivery.
2007-01-08 04:32:14 · answer #8 · answered by emtjen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wouldn't have thought so. i've heard that sometimes a placenta can lay over the cervix and that can have problems
2007-01-08 04:43:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your doctor may be able to answer that question for you.
2007-01-08 04:29:47 · answer #10 · answered by GrnEyedBandita 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋