For pregnancy and post-childbirth

Mother and Baby up to 6 Months After Birth

Screening Examinations

Amount

Combined first-trimester screening
(cannot be used for reimbursement of the biochemical test alone – blood sample collection)

Detailed fetal morphology assessment in the second trimester
(must be performed exclusively by a doctor with a valid certificate – verification available here)

Ultrasound screening for fetal growth restriction in the third trimester
(must be performed exclusively by a doctor with a valid certificate – verification available here)

Non-invasive prenatal test (e.g., TRISOMY test)

Other – Support for breastfeeding, aids, activities

 

Appropriate physical activity during pregnancy and after childbirth, including physiotherapist-led exercise (not reimbursement of physiotherapy itself), or activities provided by a midwife listed here,

Rehabilitation procedures and spa-type therapies not covered by public health insurance (e.g., massages, swimming, salt cave therapy),

Childbirth preparation courses organised by a maternity hospital; may also be provided by a partner organisation of the hospital.
In the latter case, a confirmation issued by the maternity hospital proving its cooperation in organising such courses must be submitted with the payment document, or the course may be provided by a midwife listed here,

Services of certified lactation consultants listed on kojeni.cz or mamila.sk (telephone and online consultations are not covered), or services provided by a midwife listed here,

Purchase of breastfeeding supplies, including absorbent breast pads, nipple shields, nipple protectors, breast pads, nipple formers, healing pads, breast pumps (including accessories and spare parts), milk storage containers/bags, sterilizers, bottle warmers, alternative feeding aids, bottles for breastfed babies (including replacement teats), and supplemental nursing systems,

Purchase or rental of a baby breathing monitor, including replacement pads,

Purchase of a sleep monitor that continuously tracks the baby’s vital functions (including smart wristbands),

Purchase of baby care supplies for infants up to 6 months of age, bought in a pharmacy or online pharmacy located in the Czech Republic (not via intermediaries), including nappies, baby milk formula, and anti-colic drops.

 

CZK
5 000

Within a single pregnancy, a one-time contribution of up to CZK 1,500 can be claimed for each individually listed screening examination. This does not apply to the non-invasive prenatal test, for which the full contribution of CZK 5,000 may be claimed.

Examinations must be performed exclusively by a physician certified and listed on the VZP website.

To apply for the contribution, you must submit:

  • proof of payment for the relevant activity, product, or service paid from January 1, 2026,
  • the payment must not be older than 3 months from the date of payment,
  • and a valid pregnancy card or the child’s birth certificate.

Before applying, please review the detailed conditions for drawing contributions from the Prevention Fund.


Premature Baby with a Birth Weight up to 1,500 g

Contribution

Age

Amount

Purchase of infant formula (baby milk) bought in a pharmacy or online pharmacy located in the Czech Republic,

Purchase of donated breast milk from a certified breast milk bank,

Rehabilitation care provided to a premature baby.

0-1 year

CZK
3 000

To apply for the contribution, you must submit:

  • proof of payment for the goods or services paid from January 1, 2026,
  • the payment must not be older than 3 months from the date of payment,
  • along with the child’s birth certificate and a document confirming the birth weight of the child (e.g., discharge report from the maternity hospital).

Before applying, please review the detailed conditions for drawing contributions from the Prevention Fund.


Baby with a Cleft Lip

Contribution

Age

Amount

Purchase of nostrils (nasal stents) in a pharmacy or hospital located within the Czech Republic.

0-1 year

CZK
4 500

To apply for the contribution, you must submit:

  • proof of payment for the goods paid from January 1, 2026,
  • the payment must not be older than 3 months from the date of payment,
  • along with the child’s birth certificate and a document confirming the birth of a child with a cleft lip (e.g., medical report).

Before applying, please review the detailed conditions for drawing contributions from the Prevention Fund.