What is the difference between placenta anterior and posterior?

The placenta is a tissue that wraps the baby. It is very important to both the baby and the pregnant woman. If there is a problem, miscarriage or dystocia may occur easily. There are two situations of placental position, one is placenta anterior and the other is placenta posterior. These two situations are completely different and there are certain differences, but many people don’t know. So what is the difference between placenta anterior and placenta posterior?

Prenatal check-ups are essential for every pregnant mother. However, some professional terms that appear on the prenatal examination form leave many pregnant mothers confused and not knowing what they mean. For example, some pregnant mothers’ prenatal examination reports show placenta anterior, while others show placenta previa. Because of the difference of one word, many pregnant mothers cannot tell the difference between the two.

In fact, the two situations are very different. One is not dangerous, while the other can easily pose a life-threatening risk to the fetus.

The difference between the two: 1. Anterior placenta refers to the placenta attached to the front wall of the uterus, which is caused by the anterior position of the uterus and does not cause any harm to the pregnant mother and fetus.

2. Placenta previa means that the placenta is very close to the cervix. This situation can easily cause miscarriage and the fetus is at risk of life at any time.

Therefore, if there is placenta previa, pregnant mothers should pay more attention in their daily lives. It is best to do the following:

1. Avoid excessive activities. In daily life, pregnant mothers should not do tiring work such as doing housework, lifting heavy objects, etc. At this time, the expectant father should take the initiative to share the responsibility and let the pregnant mother have a good rest to ensure the safety of the fetus.

2. Have regular prenatal checkups. Pregnant mothers should not neglect going to the hospital for prenatal check-ups due to laziness or other reasons. Because regular prenatal check-ups can give doctors a comprehensive understanding of the condition of the fetus. In addition, the position of the placenta may change on its own and move upwards. If this happens, the pregnant mother does not need to worry too much. If there is no change, being able to observe the condition of the fetus at all times can also give pregnant mothers peace of mind.

3. Seek medical attention as soon as possible. If a pregnant mother finds bleeding, she should go to the hospital in time to ensure the safety of the fetus. In addition, for this type of pregnant mother, it is best not to have sex with her husband, whether in the three months before or after pregnancy, so as not to cause harm to the fetus.

In addition to being cautious during pregnancy, pregnant mothers also need to understand more relevant pregnancy knowledge to ensure that the baby is born healthy and safe.