MRI is considered a safe exam. However, conclusive studies regarding potential hazards to a pregnancy have not been established. In this respect, MRI is generally not performed on women during their first trimester (12 weeks) of pregnancy. If your physician feels the need to order an MRI during pregnancy, ask him or her to explain the benefits and risks associated with this exam.

There are no known adverse effects on the human body from MRI scanners used today. Unlike an X-ray or CAT Scan, MRIs do not emit any ionizing radiation. To date there have been no adverse reactions to pregnancy from MRI. However, to be perfectly safe we prefer to scan pregnant women only if the symptoms indicate that the scan can't wait until the baby is born and the patient signs an informed consent.

Indoor tanning provides a controlled environment that is not affected by weather, temperature, time of year, location and other atmospheric conditions or factors that are governed by nature. A carefully researched blend of UVA and UVB light was developed to provide the best conditions for the skin to tan with minimum risks.

Currently we scan pregnant patients only when it is considered medically beneficial. Your referring physician and an MRI Board Certified Radiologist will consult with one another and will sign consent forms deeming the MRI as a medically necessary procedure. Your doctor will then discuss the risks and benefits with you, and you will be asked to sign a consent form at the time of your appointment.

Many of those diagnosed with MS are young women with plans of having children at some point in their future. The good news is that MS does not affect fertility, and pregnancies progress "normally" (that is, having the same benefits and risks as someone without MS). For most women with MS, MS symptoms often stabilize or improve during pregnancy.

There is no known reason not to have an MRI during pregnancy. However, we generally try to avoid offering this exam if you're in the first twelve weeks of pregnancy. We ask that your doctor speak with one of the MRI radiologists (the doctors who specialize in MRI) to discuss whether this is the best exam to help diagnose your medical symptoms.

If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, you must first consult with the physician before you have an MRI scan. You must also inform the staff at the MRI scanning center. It has not been shown that MRI is harmful to unborn children. However, if you choose to have the MRI, you will be asked to sign a consent form, which must also be signed by your OBGYN.

We offer two yoga classes per week specifically for prenatal women. In addition, feel free to come to any level 1 class. Some poses should not be done while pregnant, but our teachers have all received training on working with pregnant women. If yours is a high risk pregnancy, please consult your physician before starting yoga.

Yes. The magnetic field and radio waves pose no health risks or side effects. You will be asked to complete a safety-screening questionnaire before your exam to determine if you the right candidate for MRI .

Although there are many great benefits during pregnancy, numerous positions in regular classes are contra-indicated for pregnancy. Therefore, it is important only to attend programs specifically suited for pregnancy or take personal sessions. It is also important to have the approval of your doctor or midwife before embarking on any fitness regime.

Medical professionals do not know the affects of heat on the unborn child. We recommend that you use our Stay & Save program to temporarily suspend your tanning membership.

Absolutely! We have shared our tours with passengers in all “special conditions”. In fact, snorkeling and floating during pregnancy is one of the most comfortable experiences available here on Maui!

While an MRI scan has no known side effects, it is not recommended for pregnant women unless it is medically indicated. If you are pregnant or think you might be, please tell your doctor before scheduling your exam. It is safe to have an MRI while breast feeding however if you are breast feeding and are going to have a gad injection, it is recommended you wait 48hrs after the injection before beginning to breast feed again.

MRI is considered a safe test, and there is no ionizing radiation used. However, conclusive evidence showing how safe MRI is for pregnant women and the fetus, is not yet available. MRI is generally not performed during the first twelve weeks of pregnancy (first trimester). Generally, we do not perform MRI on pregnant women, unless there is a strong medical indication. Prior to the test, you may want to discuss this with your obstetrician, and the radiologist.

We'll never give anyone advice on what medication they can take while pregnant. Only your doctor can advise you on medications that are safe for you to use and we'll always suggest that you contact him or her for their educated opinion. Please always check with your doctor before taking a medication during pregnancy. Don't rely on something you read on the Internet for such an important decision.