An anterior placenta is when the placenta attaches to the front of the uterus, near the belly. It’s a common and typically non-risky position, but it might make it harder to feel baby kicks. Finding ...

Is anterior placentation a risk for cesarean section (CS)-related morbidity in placenta previa? Young et al. 1 showed increased surgery-related morbidity in anterior placentation in this condition.

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

To evaluate the effect of placenta previa location (anterior vs posterior) on cesarean morbidity. Retrospective cohort of women undergoing cesarean for placenta previa. The rate of hysterectomy and ...

If the placenta partially or entirely blocks the regular vaginal delivery route, a doctor may refer to this as placenta previa. The placenta is an organ that develops inside the uterus during ...

If you're expecting, you already know that the placenta is a vital part of your pregnancy. This temporary organ has lots of functions, including providing oxygen and nourishment to your growing baby ...