PLACENTA talk

An anterior placenta will be in front of baby and a posterior placenta will be behind baby. That’s how it was explained to me x

Yeah what Ella said is exactly it. With an anterior placenta you’re likely to feel movements later and possibly not as strong because the placenta is blocking them where it’s at the front of your tummy. Both are absolutely normal 😊

@Ella this is true but may be misunderstood. It doesn’t move if your baby changes position. It means that the placenta is attached the uterus somewhere on the same side as your bellybutton (at the front) in relation to where the baby is, as opposed the back (posterior). Kicks are typically felt at the front so when the placenta is there, it acts as a cushion and so you are less likely to feel the kicks until they get more prominent.

I have an anterior placenta but it’s high, I’ve felt movements from around 16 weeks. My sonographer also said it’s a bit of a myth that you feel less, not as strong. As you’re not just feeling movements outwards, you’re feeling them from inside.. If that makes sense!

I’ve had both with different pregnancies 🥰 felt movement around the same time (14 weeks) both ways, never noticed any differences! :)

Hi ladies, how would you know if the placenta is at the back or front? Should I ask when I go for my next scan? :)

Mines on the front this time and I thank god as it was on the back last time with my son and I had an abruption with him at 31 weeks I was worried about scarring from it. Although I’ve read a lot about not feeling movements as much when at the front I felt flutters much easier then with my first and feel proper kicks now at 21 weeks.

@Sarb yes ask they may tell you, I’m high risk so we got into a lengthy discussion about mine but the sonographer was lovely and happy to chat away

@Sarb they should look at your 20 week scan. They want to make sure it’s not too close to the cervix or low down as this can cause complications during birth or if you need a c-section. I just found out yesterday I have a high anterior placenta. I’ve been feeling some kicks from around 18 weeks and I’m 20 weeks now and feeling them much more regularly.