The doctor told me that I have an anterior placenta. What do I have to look forward to with this type of placenta placement? Complications? I know the baby kicks aren't as strong.
@_mommyoftwinsplusone, so you're having be another caesarean this time as well, correct? I would ask them if your file shows if you had an anterior placenta the first time. If not, then I would follow up and ask if they will be opening the scar tissue from the first c.section. Just talk to them ask ask what you should expect in this delevery.
An anterior placenta is a placenta located on the front of the uterus. The only problem with an anterior placenta is if you are having your baby by caesarean section and the placenta is low. You may have a higher risk of bleeding, for two reasons: - The placenta may be lying just where the obstetrician needs to perform the cut to bring your baby out. The cut to your uterus may be made higher up than usual to reduce the risk of bleeding. - If you have had a caesarean before, the placenta may have grown over the site of your old scar. This can sometimes cause the placenta to grow into, and through, the wall of your uterus. This is a rare condition, but it is more likely to happen if you've had a caesarean. I had an anterior placenta AND a c.section and I can zero complications and my scar is super low.