Gwangju Gwangsan-gu to Expand 'Pregnancy and Childbirth Policy Programs'

Gwangsan-gu in Gwangju is expanding its 'Pregnancy and Childbirth Policy Programs'.

On the 17th, Gwangsan-gu announced that starting this year, it will provide support for pre-pregnancy health management, cryopreservation of reproductive cells for those expected to experience permanent infertility, and couples facing infertility.

First, the pre-pregnancy health management support program provides financial assistance for essential fertility tests to help detect and manage high-risk factors for pregnancy and childbirth at an early stage.

From this year, support will be available to both men and women aged 20 to 49, regardless of marital status or whether they have children. The program has been expanded to allow up to three tests per person, one per age group (first group: 20-29 years old, second group: 30-34 years old, third group: 35-49 years old).

The supported tests include two types for women (ovarian function test [AHM] and gynecological ultrasound) and one type for men (semen analysis). Women can receive up to 130,000 KRW per test, and men up to 50,000 KRW per test.

The district is also promoting a support program for cryopreservation of reproductive cells for those expected to experience permanent infertility.

This program covers the costs of freezing and initial storage (one year) of reproductive cells, with men eligible for up to 300,000 KRW and women up to 2,000,000 KRW, provided once per person.

Gwangsan District Office in Gwangju.

The infertility treatment support program has been expanded to reduce the financial burden on couples with infertility, now covering up to 25 procedures per childbirth (20 for in vitro fertilization and 5 for artificial insemination).

The program provides support for part or all of the out-of-pocket expenses for in vitro fertilization and artificial insemination, as well as non-insured items such as implantation aids, miscarriage prevention agents, and embryo freezing fees.

Additionally, there is a support program for assisted reproductive technology using frozen eggs, offering up to 1,000,000 KRW per attempt, with a limit of two attempts per couple, for couples attempting pregnancy using frozen eggs.

Applications can be submitted in person or online. For more details, please contact the Maternal and Child Health Team at the Suwan Health Living Support Center.

Park Byungkyu, the head of the district office, stated, "We will provide generous support so that families hoping for children can plan pregnancy and childbirth without financial burden," and added, "With the expansion of this childbirth support policy, we will do our best to create a healthy environment for pregnancy and childbirth."

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