Deepika Reddy Deepika Reddy Asked 7 months ago

Can you have mri during pregnancy?

My doctor wants me to get an MRI for a persistent headache, but I'm in my second trimester of pregnancy. Is it generally safe to have an MRI during pregnancy, or should it be avoided?

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Nisha Roy Nisha Roy Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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From what I have read, MRIs don't use radiation like X-rays or CT scans, so they are generally considered safer during pregnancy. But doctors usually try to avoid them in the first trimester unless absolutely necessary.

Sunita Deshmukh Sunita Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Yes, you can. I had to undergo one for my severe headaches when I was 6 months pregnant. My daughter is now 5 years old and totally fine. Just make sure the scanning center is experienced with pregnant patients.

Pooja Patel Pooja Patel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, it is considered safe, especially after the first 12 weeks! 🤰 Just make sure to discuss it thoroughly with your doc beforehand so you feel 100% comfortable!

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Amit Paaji Amit Paaji Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Dekho, doctor ne bola hai toh hi karvana, faltu me stress mat lo. MRI me magnetic fields hote hain, radiation nahi hota, toh safe hota hai. Par khud se decision mat lena, gynecologist se clear permission le lo.

Kriti Saxena Kriti Saxena Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, but remember to inform the MRI center staff that you are pregnant. They will ensure no gadolinium contrast is injected, as that's not recommended for the baby. Wear loose clothes and try to stay very calm inside the machine.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, but since MRIs are quite expensive (often costing 6,000 to 10,000 rupees), make sure your doctor actually needs it before booking. Always confirm if your maternity insurance or corporate policy covers diagnostic scans during pregnancy.

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Meenakshi Pillai Meenakshi Pillai Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, you can. My family members were very scared and told me not to go near any big machines, but my doctor explained that it has no harmful radiation. Trust your gynecologist's word over family superstitions.

Shalini Hegde Shalini Hegde Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I had to get an MRI of my spine during my second trimester because of severe back issues. My gynecologist cleared it and the baby was born perfectly healthy, but they didn't use any contrast dye.

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