RADIOLOGICAL ARTICLE #2 Understanding Placental Positions on Ultrasound During pregnancy, the position of the placenta plays a crucial role in the health of both the mother and the baby. In this post, we will explore the different placental positions that can be seen on an ultrasound and what they mean. Anterior Placenta - The anterior placenta is the most common placement. It attaches to the front wall of the uterus. When viewed in a longitudinal ultrasound, it appears on the upper part of the image. In this position, the fetus typically lies in a back-to-back or occipital posterior position. This means the baby’s head is down towards the cervix, with its back and spine aligning against the mother’s spine. Posterior Placenta - Next, we have the posterior placenta. This type attaches to the back wall of the uterus. In a longitudinal ultrasound view, it will show up in the lower half of the image. The position of the posterior placenta can affect fetal movements and may...
