My 19th week scan report shows that my placenta position was "anterior." Will I still be able to have a normal delivery?

You shouldn't experience any difficulties as a parent or child if your placenta is anterior.

An anterior placenta develops on the front wall of the womb, on the belly side of the expectant mother; slightly more than half of expectant mothers have an anterior placenta. The placenta forms wherever the fertilized egg embeds in the uterus.

The sonographer performing the scan (around 20 weeks) looks for the placenta's lying position, which can be described as one of the following:

Right or left lateral (on the right or left side of your womb) anterior (on the front wall of your womb) posterior (on the back wall of your womb) fundamental (on the top wall of your womb)

The placenta implants and develops normally in each of these locations.

As your baby grows, you'll get to know his pattern of movements; however, if your placenta is positioned anteriorly, it may cushion his movements and take you longer to notice them at first.

Even though your baby may move less if you have an anterior placenta, you should always call your midwife to confirm this. Additionally, home monitoring kits can mislead you about how well your baby is doing.

If you are having a caesarean section to deliver your baby, things might get a little more complicated if you have a low anterior placenta. There could be two reasons why bleeding might occur more frequently:

Your doctor will need to make an incision higher up, and an ultrasound scan will determine the best location for the incision. It's possible that the placenta is lying exactly where your obstetrician needs to make the incision in your belly.

The placenta may have grown over your previous scar if you had a previous caesarean section. This can occasionally result in placenta accreta, which is a rare condition that is more likely to occur if you have had a caesarean section. Early detection of this condition can help your doctor plan a safe and effective caesarean delivery.

In the unlikely event that there is a bleeding issue, you will be admitted to the operating room and receive prompt treatment in the form of a blood transfusion.

If the placenta is discovered to extend over your cervix during your anomaly scan, you will require an additional scan at 36 weeks. In certain cases, the sonographer will ask to scan via your vagina if she is unable to obtain a clear image of the placenta through your belly.

Whether the placenta is low-lying at the front, back, or side of your womb, the expansion of your womb usually pulls the placenta away from the cervix; if it remains too low toward the end of your pregnancy, this condition is known as placenta praevia.

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Yes, having an anterior placenta typically doesn't affect the possibility of having a normal delivery. It refers to the placement of the placenta towards the front of the uterus. In most cases, it shouldn't interfere with the birthing process unless there are other complications. Your healthcare provider can provide more specific guidance based on your individual circumstances.