Overview Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scans

MRI Scans And Pregnancy

Pregnant women or those who suspect they are pregnant must talk to their doctor before getting a magnetic resonance imaging scan. Many researchers say that there is no proven negative effect on unborn babies. Their claim is backed up by thirty years of pregnant women undergoing these scans with no negative effects directly linked to the scan. However, others claim that the effect is not clear. What doctors can agree on, though, is that pregnant women should not avoid getting necessary tests done. In addition, magnetic resonance imaging is preferred over computerized tomography scans for pregnant women as they do not involve the same radiation.