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What Does It Mean By The Placenta Is Located Posteriorly With The Lower Lip Of The Placenta 6.1 Cm Clear Of The Internal Os?

Hi my name is Nari, I'm 23 wks pregnant & just Recieved my ultrasound results. I would like to understand what does it mean by The plancenta is located posteriorly with the lower lip of the plancenta 6.1cm clear of the internal os? Is there anything I need to be aware of?
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
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Hi,
You need not worry. You report is normal. It means the placenta is located on the posterior(back)surface of the uterus. And its away from the opening of the uterus,which could have been a problem.
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What Does It Mean By The Placenta Is Located Posteriorly With The Lower Lip Of The Placenta 6.1 Cm Clear Of The Internal Os?

Hi, You need not worry. You report is normal. It means the placenta is located on the posterior(back)surface of the uterus. And its away from the opening of the uterus,which could have been a problem.