MRI refers to Magnetic Resonance Imaging and helps to take detailed images inside the body. A fetal MRI scan provides additional information of your baby inside the mother’s womb. During the MRI scan, the pictures are taken through various angles and the computer processes these pictures to deliver a detailed image/picture comprising the baby’s parts. In some clinics, you can also request the baby’s movements to be captured directly through the computer’s screen and record it in a compact disk (CD). Unlike X-rays, MRI uses the strong magnetic field technology as well as radio waves to capture the images/pictures.
The fetal MRI scan needs to be taken during the first trimester of the pregnancy because the diagnostics accuracy is lesser during that time.
On the day of your fetal MRI scan, avoid having coffee, tea, cold drink, or any drinks because these make your baby less active. Try to wear a loose and comfortable clothes with no ornaments or metal items. The following are the items that are affected/reacted to magnet and these items are not allowed inside the scan room:
The MRI scan lasts for up to 45 minutes or earlier. The scan report is provided to the doctor and the report helps the doctor to analyze the growth of the baby. The MRI scan provides additional information about the baby, unlike the ultrasound scan and you can ask the condition of the baby to the doctor in detail.
Before entering the MRI scan room, you need to complete the MRI questionnaire, comprising questions about your medical history that helps the technician to make sure the safety. The MRI scanner looks like a big box with a tunnel in the middle.
During the scan, you have to lie-down on your back until the tunnel. If it is not possible for you to lie- down on your back, then you can make a position on your side. You can see everything though a mirror and you can also speak to the technician while the scan is in process. At times, you might be informed to hold your breath.
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