Anterior placenta

I had that with both my babes. I could feel baby still! I don’t have anything to compare so maybe I felt less but gosh it seemed like a LOT to feel to me lol. I also had a low lying placenta with my second. I had to get a few extra ultrasounds, which actually was kinda cool. I think anterior is normal, just different ❤️

Is yours low? Mine is high anterior placenta and I think it just means that you can't feel little one kick or more as easy but they still move around a lot

I had an anterior placenta as well. My doctor said it was nothing to be concerned about. It just means it’s on the front of your uterus, towards your tummy vs the back towards your spine. The ones you have to worry about are if they are down low and can block the cervix.

As long as it doesn’t cover your uterus opening then you’re fine but they will hopefully keep an eye out for that x

Anterior placenta is fine. It’s concerning if it’s low lying.

I have one too, and my doctor explained she also had one with her baby. I believe it’s normal, just different. They told me I just won’t feel the baby kick

I’ve had two. Dr. said it’s normal and not to worry and everything was just fine!

I’m surprised they didn’t tell you earlier. I also have anterior, and they told me at my first ultrasound at 12 weeks. Other than not being able to feel baby as early as my friends, they said it shouldn’t be any different than other pregnancies. But this is my first, so I really have nothing to compare it to.

You will still feel baby kick. It will just happen around or after 20 weeks. This is my third pregnancy and each time I had anterior placentas. Babies kicks will just feel more gentle which honestly I don’t mind! I’ve never had pain from kicks because of that extra cushion in the front.

I have anterior. I am now 26 weeks and have some movement often 1-5am exactly when my midwife and medic scheduled, everyone is different as no bubba is the same . But In the day nothing. The placenta provides a cushion. So my doctor told me you only have strong kicks from 30 weeks plus. He also said if you are worried about lack of movement. Provide more one to one time with getting ready for being a mum he said sometimes we don't pick it up. He said to have a small amount of caffeine or sugar to kicks start. He said with birth it can often be back to back but as long as her are upright and forward. There should be no difficulties.

Like others said, it’s normals and nothing to worry about. It is weird you’re just finding out at 36 weeks. I had anterior placentas for both pregnancies and found out right away with my first ultrasounds. A low lying placenta that covers the cervix is worrisome, but having an anterior doesn’t automatically mean it’s low lying. If you had a low lying placenta, they should’ve been able to see that at your last ultrasound for sure.

I personally think having an anterior placenta is actually an advantage. I feel like it gives extra support and protection. My dog jumped on my tummy w first pregnancy and I did bleed and went to ER, but I think placenta protected my baby.

I had an anterior placenta with all mine. It didnt cause me any issues.

Its a very normal position for a placenta to attach. I had a low lying anterior placenta at 20 weeks and was rescanned at 32 weeks, my placenta is now 5cm clear of my cervix. Having an anterior placenta has not stopped me feeling baby move at all x

I only know my placenta is anterior because I read it myself in my scan notes at 12 weeks, I think they dont bother mentioning it because unless its low it doesn't cause any problems

I found out much earlier but if its not low then its not an issue from what I understand 😊

I was just told at my 32w scan that I have a slightly anterior placenta. Didnt feel baby boy move until like 25w and still don't feel him kicking my ribs really now....at least on one side (he switched positions).

I have an anterior placenta however I’ve felt baby move from 14 weeks! We are completely normal xxx

Hi Gaby, i just wanted to ask when did you started to feel the baby? :)