The first and largest private IVF center at the Acibadem Sistina Hospital is introducing a new benefit for the parents “to be” – free prenatal non-invasive test (NIPT) with each private IVF. This initiative represents a significant step towards providing even more comprehensive, safe and up to date care for patients on their way to parenthood. By including the NIPT test in the private IVF package, the parents “to be” gain additional value and the opportunity for early genetic pregnancy assessment, which allows for timely and accurate information.

The NIPT test is intended for every pregnant woman, and is especially recommended for pregnancies conceived through in vitro fertilization, pregnant women over 30 years of age, a positive result from serological screening, a suspicious ultrasound finding, as well as in cases of previous miscarriages and in situations where invasive diagnostic procedures carry an increased risk to the pregnancy. This test, enables parents “to be” to obtain early, safe and highly accurate genetic screening examination, without risk to the mother and fetus.

The Center for Assisted Reproduction "Mala Bogorodica", which operates within the framework of "Acibadem Sistina", is considered to be a reference center in the region. So far, over 36,000 IVF cycles have been performed, with a success rate comparable to the world's leading IVF centers. As a pioneer in the implementation of assisted reproductive techniques in the country, the center continuously invests in state-of-the-art technology, up to date laboratory equipment and personalized treatment protocols, in order the chance for a successful pregnancy for each couple to be increased.

The IVF center employs a highly professional and coordinated team consisting of eminent gynecologists, obstetricians, andrologists and embryologists with many years of experience in the assisted reproduction field. The team includes: eight doctors subspecialists in assisted reproduction, eight specially trained nurses and nine experienced embryologists, andrologists and laboratory technicians. With an individual approach to each patient, the team provides detailed diagnostics, careful treatment planning and continuous monitoring at all stages of the process, from the first consultation to pregnancy confirmation.

The Assisted Reproduction Laboratory is equipped according to the advanced international standards and allows the application of the latest methods such as: ICSI, advanced sperm selection, blastocyst cultivation, embryo and egg vitrification, assisted hatching and preimplantation genetic diagnostics. The application of these technologies significantly increases the possibility of successful implantation and a healthy pregnancy.

Why the NIPT test is so important?

NIPT is a safe and non-invasive prenatal test that allows early detection of the most common chromosomal and genetic conditions in the fetus without risk to the mother and the fetus itself. The test is performed by simply taking blood from the mother and is based on the analysis of free fetal DNA, which circulates in her blood.

The special offer with the included NIPT test is realized in cooperation with Biotek Laboratory. Within the framework of this offer, free amniocentesis is also included if the result shows a high risk, which represents additional security for patients.

An additional benefit is the possibility of paying in up to 60 interest-free installments through the Mediplus BABY loan from Alta Banka AD Bitola, which is approved within one day.

With this comprehensive offer, the Center for Assisted Reproduction at Acibadem Sistina Hospital further strengthens its position as the leading IVF center in the region, thus providing cutting-edge technology, an expert team, and full support for the parents “to be” on their path to desired offspring.