Fetal MRI is a method to help obtain very detailed images to help doctors diagnose fetal abnormalities before the baby is born. In general, compared to ultrasound, this paraclinical method is less popular; however, the value it brings is extremely great, especially in cases of high-risk pregnancies, pregnant women with factors suspected of fetal malformations.

Fetal MRI uses fast and ultra-fast pulse sequences to record the most detailed, clear and complete images of the anatomical structures of the fetus. Fetal MRI is performed in the second (14-27 weeks) and third (28-40 weeks) trimesters of pregnancy.