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What Does Placental Position In The Report Suggest?

hi,i am 21 weeks pregnant but initially my doctors informed my placenta is low lying.it was around 1.1am anterior.but after my 20+6days Anomaly scan now my placental position is anterior high with the lower edge being 4cm away from the internal os.is it normal now?
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
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Hello dear,
I understand your concern.

In my opinion your placental position is normal in position.

Usual position of placenta is in the upper segment of uterus ie., high .

Presence of low lying placenta in early pregnancy is a normal finding seen in a few woman.

As the pregnancy progresses the placenta position gradually moves up .

If the placenta doesn't move up and remain in low position it is called low lying placenta or placenta praevia.

When there is low lying placenta there might be bleeding during the pregnancy leading to fetal distress.

As your placenta has come to normal position you need not worry.

Hope this helps.
Best regards....Dr.Srilatha
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What Does Placental Position In The Report Suggest?

Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion your placental position is normal in position. Usual position of placenta is in the upper segment of uterus ie., high . Presence of low lying placenta in early pregnancy is a normal finding seen in a few woman. As the pregnancy progresses the placenta position gradually moves up . If the placenta doesn t move up and remain in low position it is called low lying placenta or placenta praevia. When there is low lying placenta there might be bleeding during the pregnancy leading to fetal distress. As your placenta has come to normal position you need not worry. Hope this helps. Best regards....Dr.Srilatha