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How does an Anterior Placenta affect labor?

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How does an Anterior Placenta affect labor?

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The only issue, as you’ve already said, may be an occiput-posterior baby, or one that is facing your front, not your back. This can lead to back labor but doesn’t usually cause any other issues. There are many things you can do to encourage the baby to turn into a more optimal position for birth. This includes choosing productive labor and birth positions. You do not want to lay flat on your back because this can contribute to a posterior baby, prolong labor and narrow the pelvic outlet by as much as 30%. See http://www.givingbirthnaturally.com/birt… for information on the best positions for birth. In addition, spinningbabies.com has wonderful ideas for turning a posterior baby.