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I recently had an mri of my head before i knew i was pregnant. would this of harmed my baby at all or can it cause cancer in the baby in the future? i am 5 weeks and had the mri a week ago before i knew?

Q: i recently had an mri of my head before i knew i was pregnant. would this of harmed my baby at all or can it cause cancer in the baby in the future? i am 5 weeks and had the mri a week ago before i knew?

: MRI of the head, or any other organ does not use radiation. There is no risk to your baby. Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

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MRI of the head, or any other organ does not use radiation. There is no risk to your baby. Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Answered 7/25/2021

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A member asked:

I recently had an mri of my head before i knew i was pregnant. would this of harmed my baby at all or can it cause cancer in the baby in the future? i am 5 weeks and had the mri a week ago before i knew?

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