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A 22-year-old female asked:

I had my first ultrasound (transvaginal) and am 9 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child. i've been trying to figure out what side the placenta is on?

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Dr. Raymond Blair
Dr. Raymond Blairanswered
Family Medicine 19 years experience
Ask your OB: Your ob/gyn or the sono technician can tell you this information. You probably won't be able to tell by pictures that you have been given. Also, keep in mind that the placenta actually migrates around, usually (but not always) towards the uterine fundus as your pregnancy progresses.
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