For pregnancy and post-childbirth
Pregnant women, mothers up to 12 months after childbirth, and support for baby care
| Screening* | Amount |
|---|---|
| Combined screening in the first trimester of pregnancy A detailed assessment of foetal morphology in the second trimester of pregnancy** Ultrasound screening of foetal growth restriction in the third trimester of pregnancy** Non-invasive prenatal test |
CZK 5 000 |
| Other - breastfeeding support, aids, activities | |
| Appropriate physical activity during pregnancy and after childbirth Spa-type rehabilitation activities not covered by public health insurance A childbirth preparation course organised by the maternity hospital Services of Lactation Consultants Breastfeeding aids (absorbent breast pads, contact nursing hats, nipple protectors, bra pads, nipple shapers, nipple healing pads, breast pumps including accessories and spare parts, breast milk storage containers/bags, bottle steriliser, bottle warmer, aids enabling alternative methods for providing breast milk, bottles for breastfed babies, incl. spare teat, supplemental nursing system) The purchase or rental of a breath monitor including additional equipment – spare pads The purchase of a sleep monitor Supplies for a baby aged up to 1 year bought in a pharmacy or on-line pharmacy in the Czech Republic: changing (nappies, wipes, changing pads) breastfeeding and feeding (baby bottles and cups, teats, nursing pillow, milk storage containers) infant and baby food (milk, baby food, purées, teas) child cosmetics (creams, oils, lotions, balms, sprays, powders, washing gels, shampoos) healthy baby digestion (probiotics, anti-bloating drops) baby care (baby mucus extractor, baby scale, thermometer, baby inhaler) |
* For one pregnancy, a one-off contribution can be drawn for each individual screening examination indicated up to a maximum amount of CZK 1 500. This does not apply to non-invasive prenatal tests, for which the contribution can be drawn up to the maximum contribution amount, i.e. CZK 5 000.
** The examination must be performed exclusively by a physician with a certificate from the list on the VZP website.
- Attach to your application a payment document for payment for the activity, goods or services paid for after 1 January 2024, which is not older than 3 months from the date of payment, together with a pregnancy certificate or the birth certificate of the child.
- During a pregnancy and up to 12 months after the birth, a maximum of CZK 5 000 can be drawn even if the partial or maximum contribution of CZK 3 500 had already been drawn in 2023.
Premature babies with a birth weight up to 1 500 g
| Contribution | Age | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation care Purchase of special nutrition for premature newborns Purchase of breast milk from a bank |
0–1 year | CZK 3 000 |
Attach to your application a payment document for payment for the goods paid after 1 January 2024, and which is not older than 3 months from the date of payment on the date of application, together with the child's birth certificate and a document confirming the child's birth weight (e.g. discharge report from the maternity hospital).