Apparently your chances of a posterior birth are increased but an anterior placenta doesn't guarantee a posterior birth thank god! My DD1 was full OP vaginal birth with anterior placenta. I however wasn't aware of the positions that can aid in preventing a posterior birth. I recommend researching the positions and exercises to help prevent posterior birth. A posterior birth won't kill you but boy, it is hard hard work. I didn't realize just how hard until I had a perfectly 'normal' birth with DD2 which was an absolute breeze compared to first time around. The exercises are easy and worth it x
Just wanted to say that I had posterior placenta's with both of mine but:
DS - Posterior
DD - Posterior until 35wks, turned anterior, then turned 60 degres to the side so she was facing the inside of my hip, then during labour she turned posterior before finally turning anterior while I was undergoing transition.
I think it just depends on the baby, woman and the individual pregnancy.
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