Patient's question:
Last week, I went to a regular hospital for pregnancy-related check-ups. The doctor performing the ultrasound said the placenta is located on the anterior wall of the uterus. Isn't this what they call placenta previa, or something like that? Is it easy to miscarry? I'm quite scared. Do I need to be hospitalized? What does it mean when the placenta is positioned anteriorly?Doctor's answer:
Hello, you had an ultrasound examination and the results indicated that the placenta is located on the anterior wall of the uterus. The placenta being attached to the anterior wall of the uterus is a normal position and falls within the normal range for early pregnancy. A placenta previa is different from an anterior placenta; placenta previa is one of the main causes of premature rupture of membranes in the late stages of pregnancy and is a serious complication during pregnancy. Therefore, you do not need to worry. If there are no other obstetric complications or comorbidities, there is no need to be admitted to the hospital prematurely. Regular prenatal check-ups should be performed, and attention should be paid to signs of labor in the late stages of pregnancy.