Why we chose IVF in the Czech Republic

Unfortunately, our first efforts with a European fertility clinic did not result in a pregnancy.  Of course we realize that it may take more than one procedure to realize our goal. Notwithstanding this, we had such a great experience at the clinic that we have already began planning our second trip for this October.  We also decided that because we had such a positive experience we should share our stories and any information that may help others make the same decisions we did.

Our first experience took place at Reprofit, a fertility clinic in Brno, Czech Republic.  I just happened to stumble upon the clinic while searching for cheaper IVF options here in America.  It also just so happened that we were already in the process of planning a trip to Eastern Europe for our vacation.  So when I found the Reprofit website it seemed like fate.  Even more surprising were the prices.  When researching their prices we were shocked by how much cheaper they were than any of the clinics we had looked at in America.

Since we were now very intrigued, we decided to find out as much information as possible about the clinic.  I did various searches trying to find as much information as possible. I was able to find fertility discussion sites where women had either gone to Reprofit for fertility treatments or were planning to go to, just like us.  Luckily, I had made several connections and learned as much as I could about the clinic.   These women were a wealth of information and eased our worries and concerns about traveling to another country for fertility treatments.

However, rather than calling the clinic directly we went through an organization affiliated with the cilnic, Miracles Waiting.   Our coordinator's name is Paloma.  She arranged our appointments and was in constant contact with us and the clinic.  She helped alleviate any of our concerns and was available to answer all of our questions.  Had it not been for Paloma, I do not think we would have made it through.  She has been nothing short of a godsend. 

Planning our trip to Prague and Brno was not as complicated as I initially thought it would be.  We had heard from a friend that it is cheaper to fly through Dublin and then use European no frills airlines to fly to Prague.  We chose to fly from New York to Dublin on Aer Lingus into Dublin and then took another flight on the same airline from Dublin to Prague.  Had we flown directly into Prague on an American airline our flight would have cost considerably more money.  By flying into Dublin and then flying on Aer Lingus into Prague, we saved around $500. From Prague we took a Student Agency bus directly into Brno which cost us $14.00 a piece roundtrip.  From the Brno train station we caught a cab to our hotel that cost $2.00 total.  Getting to the clinic cost another $6.00 round trip. 

All in all between airfare, hotel costs, food, and clinic costs we spent a total of $5,200.00 - Frozen Embryo transfer $2200.00, airfare $1500.00, hotels $700.00, food $500.00, transportation $300.00.

We had a great experience.  We now have hope that our dreams of having a child together will soon become a reality and we've had the opportunity to experience the Czech Republic in the process!

Please continue to join us as we continue our IVF journey and discuss the many affordable fertility options available throughout Europe.