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Usually the placenta positions itself at either the top or side of the uterus. But itâs always possible that the placenta will attach to the front of the stomach, a position known as an anterior placenta. If the placenta attaches to the back of the uterus, near your spine, this is known as a posterior placenta. Typically, your doctor will check the position of your placenta during your mid-pregnancy ultrasound, which should take place between 18 and 21 weeks of pregnancy.
Placenta praevia â low-lying placenta. Placenta praevia (aka. placenta previa) is a condition in pregnancy where the placenta is low-lying. The placenta is your babyâs âlife supportâ system during pregnancy. It is shaped a bit like a pancake attached to the inside of your womb (uterus), and your babyâs umbilical cord emerges from the centre.