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My wife is 8 weeks pregnant. in her usg report it is mentioned that "decidua basalis is anterior" - what does this mean? is it a complication?

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Dr. Candace Cato answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Just fine: this is not a complication. Your wifes placenta which is another word for decidua basalis is in the front of her uterus. Normally the placenta is in the back of the uterus. This just mean that she may be less able to feel the baby move while she is pregnant

Answered 2/11/2016

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