Front Placenta - All you need to know

Front Placenta - All you need to know -

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The placenta is an organ that connects the uterine wall of the mother with the child in the developing world. It transports nutrients in the fetus developing, provides temperature control, eliminates waste and exchanges gas through the mother's blood supply. It will also fight internal infections and helps in the production of hormones for a healthy pregnancy. The placenta is placed in the uterine wall which is located on the side or top of the uterus. In some cases, its position varies from the usual ones.

What is an anterior placenta?

anterior placenta develops when the baby is taking the back seat to the normal placenta. Usually, the fertilized egg implants in the uterus back, which is located near the spine. But, in some cases, the implants egg in the opposite side, which is the front wall of the uterus, which is close to the belly. In this case, the placenta develops and grows to the front side, that is, the front part of the uterus, with the fetus behind it.

When You will know if you have an anterior placenta?

In your 20 week scan, which is known as a 'scan' anomaly, the position of the placenta is usually verified. The sonographer will describe the placental location in one of the following ways:

Front - If implanting the front of the uterine wall
back - If implanting on the back of the uterine wall
Fundal - If it implants itself on the top of the uterine wall
left or right - If it implants itself on the right or left side of uterus

not the position of the placenta Matter?

And do not care for her child. The location of your child, which is part of the uterus from which he or she is lying, certainly does not make any difference. However, the position may have an effect on you in these ways below:

1. Difficult to feel your baby's movements:

The anterior placenta acts as a barrier between the child and the ' uterus. There will be no baby's movement during the weeks the pregnancy progresses. Also in the second quarter, front placenta protects the baby's movements, and can not feel the kicks.

2. Hard to hear the baby's heartbeat:

will be difficult for your doctor or midwife to hear the heartbeat of the fetus. However, it will not interfere with any ultrasound scan or while discovering the sex of the child.

3. It interferes with medical procedures:

front position of the placenta can interfere with amniocentesis, a medical procedure. If your child is lying in a transverse position or breech position, the anterior placenta poses a problem for him to bring out.

The the above situations will settle if the placenta back to back position that commonly occurs during pregnancy. Despite the difficulties mentioned above, the anterior placenta does not cause any risk to you or your baby's health.

when you can feel fetal movement?

The exact moment when you can feel your baby's movements for the first time can vary between a normal placenta and anterior placenta. Usually, pregnant women feel the baby's movements around the 22nd week. Women with anterior placenta can feel them a little 'later. But if more than 24 weeks, see your doctor. The movements they progress through the advancing weeks in which you can adjust the value of your baby kicks and recognize his sleep-wake patterns.

complications associated front Placenta:

Your healthcare provider will check your womb with ultrasound in the weeks 32 to 36 to control the position of the placenta. You can have a natural birth, the placenta as it moves upward as the child grows. Thus, it will be turned away by the labor time. However, it can lead to some complications in some cases.

1. Placenta previa or Low Lying Placenta:

If the placenta does not move up and remains in the lower part of the uterus, even after reaching the 33th to 34th week of pregnancy, it can lead to placenta previa. You can have an ultrasound to help professionals find the best position to make an incision. It will then require you to go for a caesarean section. You can also hold a higher risk of premature birth.

2. Back Labor and other complications:

Some women may have a new job that leads to severe back pain and contractions. It depends on the position of the baby and your health. Some women can have labor back if children are facing her mother's abdomen (posterior occipital), or in front of the belly of the mother. There are also likely to have the job back when the child is facing the spine.

If you have a Caesarean section in the previous pregnancy, it is likely that the placenta grows on the site of the scar and uterine walls. This is a rare condition, but ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging can diagnose.

In a research study, it was found that the position of the anterior placenta can cause some health complications such as gestational diabetes, placental abruption, intrauterine growth retardation and induced hypertension pregnancy (1).

is the cesarean section the only option if the front of the placenta?

cesarean section is not the only option if you have an anterior placenta. But if the placenta remains in the same place covering the cervix even at 40 weeks of pregnancy, a normal delivery is not possible. In some cases, the placenta partially or completely moved womb, signaling a caesarean section

Research in the field around the front Placenta conclusions :.

The weight of children born with anterior placenta is more than normal pregnancies. The same study reveals that the anterior placenta is more likely with female births (2).

Although anterior placenta poses no risk of pregnancy, a study shows that the placental location can increase the chances of high blood pressure, damage the placenta, gestational diabetes, slow fetal growth and fetal deaths . also reveals that women with blood type O-positive are more likely to have anterior placenta during pregnancy (3).

The sleeping position of women during the period of embryo implantation may affect the position of the placenta (4).

Another study concludes that the front placenta may increase the need for induction of labor and caesarean section. You can delay the start of work. There is also a high risk of complications after giving birth, as postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) during vaginal deliveries (5).

What is placenta classification?

Placenta grading (6) refers to a classification ultrasound placenta according to its maturity. It reflects the age of the placenta, ranging from grade 1-3, as the pregnancy progresses.

placenta begins with the zero degree in early pregnancy. As pregnancy progresses, the calcified and mature

Grade 0 :.

's the end of the first quarter to early second quarter is to say, less than 18 weeks.
The chorionic plate is straight, smooth and a thick unbroken line well defined.
The placental substance is a uniform echogenic without hypoechoic areas.
No echogenicities basal layer

Grade 1:

E 'half of the second quarter early in the third trimester in particular 18 to 29 weeks.
And 'the initial phase of placental maturation.
The chorionic plate is an unbroken line well defined that can have a ripple well.
the placental substance contains some echogenic areas that are dispersed randomly

grade 2 :.

It 's the end of the third quarter, ie, beyond 30 weeks.
The chorionic plate has sharper indentations.
The placental substance is not completely divided with linear echogenic density.
larger calcifications are. present in the basic plate with a configuration 'dot-dah'

Grade 3:

E 'beyond 39 weeks, ie, late stage that is mature placenta.
The chorionic plate had complete indentations.
the placental substance is divided into compartments that delimit the cotyledons.
basal layer is denser and larger

The factors affecting placental Health :.

a proper functioning of the placenta is necessary for good health of the fetus. placental complications can cause growth abnormalities, and even fetal death. Some of the factors that influence the health of the placenta are as follows;

high blood pressure
age pregnancies above 40
Multiple pregnancies
uterine surgeries before pregnancy
pre-job breaks into the amniotic sac
blood clotting problems
of illegal drugs or any other substance abuse during pregnancy
abdominal injuries

placental care:

there are some steps to look after your placenta. They include:

Do not give sudden jerking your body by dropping yourself into reverse tilted forward suddenly. Wearing a seat belt while traveling. Avoid smoking and drugs that can harm your placenta and your fetus.

Eat more green leafy vegetables, whole grains, nuts such as almonds and healthy fats such as those found in avocados. In addition, reduce the intake of salt and processed foods. Treat yourself to foods that are easy to digest.

Exercise if your doctor allows it. Follow the physical activity parameters established by the physician. Pelvic floor exercises, brisk walking, and prenatal yoga are some examples.

Be careful to minimize sudden movements, like bending forward or twisting.

Keeping up with your scheduled check-ups during pregnancy. Regular check-ups help your doctor take care of any problems in time. These controls can help your doctor to suggest precautionary measures in case of anterior placenta complications.

If abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, contact your doctor immediately. The pain may be harmless, but it is imperative that the doctor checks the source of pain. If the pain is due to placental detachment, any delay in the doctor can be fatal. Also, he says to his doctor if you experience back pain, premature uterine contractions or any abdominal trauma.

The anterior placenta risks that arise can be managed as ultrasound scans reveal more potential problems in advance. It is a common placental position and physicians can handle pregnancies with any position of the placenta. An anterior placenta is not a cause for concern. All you have to do is follow the doctor's suggestions and keep stress at bay. So eat healthy, sleep better and enjoy your time now, as it is special.

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