How do I choose an IVF hospital in Hyderabad?+
Look for six things: (1) ART Act 2021 certification — verify it before booking; (2) Specialist's educational qualifications and post-graduate reproductive medicine training; (3) Laboratory standards — ask about incubator technology, air quality, and embryologist experience; (4) Transparent, all-inclusive pricing with no add-on charges; (5) Patient-friendly protocols like Needleless IVF; (6) Holistic care — a centre that continues to support you through pregnancy and delivery.
What certifications should I check before selecting an IVF centre?+
The primary certification to verify is ART Act 2021 registration — issued by the government under ICMR. This is the specific legal framework governing IVF clinics in India and ensures minimum standards for labs, donor protocols, and patient rights. Also verify the treating doctor's medical council registration number (for Mother Hospitals: TSMC Reg: 50624 for Dr. E. Prashanthi Reddy). Do not confuse this with NABH, which is a different, separate hospital quality accreditation.
Is Mother Hospitals NABH accredited?+
Mother Hospitals is certified under the ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) Act 2021 by the Government of India — this is the legally mandated regulatory framework specifically for IVF and fertility clinics in India. NABH is a separate hospital quality accreditation applicable to general hospitals. Our focus is on full ART Act 2021 compliance, which directly governs IVF practice, laboratory standards, and patient safety.
What is the IVF success rate at Mother Hospitals Hyderabad?+
IVF success rates vary by age, AMH (ovarian reserve), diagnosis, and embryo quality. Dr. E. Prashanthi Reddy provides an honest, personalised success estimate at the first consultation based on your specific clinical picture — we do not publish clinic success-rate figures. Cumulative rates (over multiple cycles from a single egg retrieval) are typically higher than single-cycle rates.
What is the IVF cost at Mother Hospitals in Hyderabad?+
The all-inclusive IVF package covers: ovarian stimulation medications, egg pick-up (OPU) under sedation, ICSI laboratory, embryo culture to blastocyst, embryo transfer, all consultations, and all monitoring ultrasound scans. No hidden charges — this is a genuine all-in package. EMI and flexible payment options are available. Call 97059 93366 for current pricing.
What are Dr. E. Prashanthi Reddy's qualifications?+
Dr. E. Prashanthi Reddy holds: MBBS from Mamatha Medical College; DGO (Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics) from Gandhi Medical College; Diploma in Assisted Reproductive Technology from Kiel University, Germany (2021); Cosmetic Gynecology Certification (2024). She has 20+ Years of clinical experience and her TSMC Registration number is 50624. She has received the STV Suman TV Doctor Award and presented research at AICOG 2024.
What questions should I ask at my first IVF consultation?+
At your first consultation, ask: (1) What is my personalised success rate based on my age and AMH level? (2) Is the clinic ART Act 2021 registered? (3) What exactly is included in the total price? (4) Is Needleless IVF suitable for me? (5) What laboratory technology do you use? (6) What is your policy on number of embryos transferred — do you do single embryo transfer? (7) If the first cycle is unsuccessful, what is the next step and what will it cost? Good clinics will answer all these honestly and without sales pressure.
Is IVF safe?+
Yes. IVF is one of the most extensively studied medical procedures in history, with millions of babies born worldwide since 1978. The main medical risk is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS), which Mother Hospitals aims to minimise through careful protocol selection and trigger management. Multiple pregnancy risk is managed through single embryo transfer policy where clinically appropriate. IVF does not increase the risk of cancer, early menopause, or other long-term health issues. Egg retrieval is performed under mild sedation with ultrasound guidance — it is safe and short (20–30 minutes).
What is the difference between a good and a poor IVF laboratory?+
A good IVF laboratory has: stable 24/7 temperature, CO₂, and humidity control in incubators; strict HEPA-filtered air quality with VOC (volatile organic compound) removal; experienced senior embryologists; modern vitrification equipment for embryo freezing; blastocyst culture capability (Day 5); and morphokinetic grading tools. A poor laboratory may have inconsistent conditions leading to high embryo fragmentation, low fertilisation rates, and poor survival. The embryology laboratory is often the single biggest differentiator between IVF clinics — ask to see it or ask about accreditation before choosing.
How many IVF cycles are typically needed?+
Most couples who succeed with IVF do so within 2–3 cycles. A significant number conceive on their first attempt. The cumulative success rate — accounting for multiple frozen embryo transfers from a single egg retrieval — is substantially higher than a single fresh cycle rate. If a first IVF cycle is unsuccessful at Mother Hospitals, Dr. E. Prashanthi Reddy conducts a thorough review and may recommend ERA testing, PGT-A genetic testing, Laser Assisted Hatching, protocol changes, or further investigation into implantation failure before proceeding to a second cycle.
