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Re: May need MRI, want to get pregnant, should I wait?

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Jun 2001 12:59:54 -0500 (CDT)


At Sat, 30 Jun 2001, Kris wrote: >
>I did see a previous post where the doctor said MRI's were fine if you
>were pregnant. I have been hearing other information that this may not
>be a good idea, or only in an urgent case. What exactly is an MRI and
>why do you feel it would be safe for a pregnant woman to have one?
>
>Thank you.
>Kris Leigh
>cbleigh@auracom.com

Kris

An MRI is not radiation, but a measurement of magnetic spinning of the atoms. It is safe to have one while pregnant.

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified health care provider. They are not intended to be the start of a physician-patient relationship.




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