MRI is a relatively safe test for pregnant women. For early pregnancy, the pros and cons need to be weighed if the test is needed. It is generally considered safe if performed after the third trimester.
1. The first trimester of pregnancy is a critical stage in the development of the fetal nervous system, and there may be noise and heat present during the examination, which may have some effect on fetal development. Therefore, in the early pregnancy stage, depending on how much clinical need there is for an MRI, a doctor’s assessment is required to decide.
2. In the middle and late stages of pregnancy, MRI can be performed under the guidance of the doctor. There are two types of magnetic resonance examinations, sweep and enhancement. Enhanced mode requires an MRI contrast agent. This contrast is not recommended for pregnant women at this time.
During pregnancy, you need to monitor the growth and development of the fetus and see your doctor regularly for ultrasound, fetal heart rate monitoring, and other tests, and you need to stay in a good state of mind and rest. If you need to improve the MRI, you need to be evaluated by the doctor and decide.