What is an anterior placenta and what does it mean for baby movement?

An anterior placenta is a placenta located on the front of the uterus. Most of baby’s small limb movements may be hidden behind the placenta.

What is the effect of an anterior placenta on fetal positioning?

The anterior placement of the placenta may increase the chance of posterior presentation. Babies can also be anterior with an anterior placenta. How?

Abdominal tone, when loosened, may allow the baby to turn from the placenta and face the mother’s back. A gentle Rebozo sifting (Manteada) may help baby be anterior when repeated regularly. Be Gentle, please.

Take care of your placenta. Eat greens, easy to digest proteins (peanut butter and processed meat is not easy to digest) and salt to taste, whole grains and butter or avocados, almonds, and other “smart” fats rather than corn oil or fried fats.

Take care of your placenta. Don’t jolt your pregnant body by dropping into forward-leaning inversion suddenly. Wear a seat belt. Avoid smoking and drugs that may harm the placenta and baby.

Every Mother Counts,
Natasha