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Dr. Diego Di Marco Ataides

Dr. Diego Di Marco Ataides

With over 14 years of experience in obstetrics, including a wide range of care from prenatal monitoring to labor and postpartum recovery.

An obstetrician in Brazil – providing professional support for expectant mothers. My name is Diego Di Marco, and I am an obstetrician with over 14 years of experience and more than 2,000 successful deliveries. I place a special emphasis on providing quality care for expectant mothers at every stage of pregnancy, from prenatal care to childbirth.

Opening a Business in Brazil: Comprehensive Guide for Foreign

Brazil — one of Latin America’s largest and most dynamic economies — attracts entrepreneurs from all over the world. This guide explains how foreigners can open and run a company in Brazil, covering every step from legal requirements and taxation to real-world case studies of successful foreig...

Employment in Brazil: Finding a Job as a Foreigner

Brazil is Latin America’s largest economy and an increasingly attractive destination for professionals worldwide. With its vibrant culture, growing industries, and emerging tech hubs, many foreigners are eager to work in Brazil.

Residency by Investment in Brazil: Investor Visa Guide (2025)

Introduction Brazil’s investor visa program – formally known as the permanent residency visa by investment (VIPER) – has emerged as one of the world’s most accessible residency pathways in 2025. Under this program, foreign investors can obtain legal resid...

Comprehensive Guide to Moving to Brazil

Brazil’s vibrant culture, growing economy, and beautiful landscapes make it an attractive destination for students, professionals, digital nomads, and retirees looking to relocate. However, moving to Brazil requires navigating its visa system. In recent years, Brazil overhauled ...

Brazil Family Reunion & Marriage Visas (2025 Guide)

How to move to Brazil via family reunification or marriage: This comprehensive guide explains the official pathways to live in Brazil through family ties. We cover spouse visas and family reunion processes – whether you are marrying a Brazilian or bringing foreign family members to B...

Moving to Brazil with Family 2025

Relocating to Brazil with your family is a bold and exciting move that comes with unique challenges and opportunities. From choosing a family-friendly location and securing visas for all members to finding housing, schools, and helping your kids adjust, there’s a lot to plan. The goo...

How to Get Permanent Residency in Brazil (2025)

Brazil offers diverse pathways for foreign nationals to become permanent residents, granting them the right to live and work indefinitely in one of the world’s most vibrant countries. Achievingpermanent residency in Brazil(often called a permanent visa (PR visa) or “resid&e...

Brazil Visa Requirements & Entry Rules (2025)

Brazil is a popular destination for tourists, students, expats, and business travelers from around the globe. Understanding the visa requirements and entry rules is crucial for a smooth trip or relocation. This comprehensive guide provides encyclopedic insight into Brazil’s visa poli...

Dual Citizenship for a Baby Born in Brazil

Dual citizenship for babies born in Brazil — learn if it's allowed, how your child can have two passports, and what parents should know.

Legal FAQs: Giving Birth in Brazil (2025 Guide)

Quick Overview: If you’re a foreigner planning to have a baby in Brazil, you likely have many legal questions. Below we provide quick answers to common legal questions about giving birth in Brazil – covering visa issues, your baby’s citizenship (yes, they become Brazilian...

Baby’s Documents in Brazil: Birth Certificate and Passport (2025 Guide)

Having a baby in Brazil comes with important paperwork to secure your child’s rights as a Brazilian citizen. Every newborn in Brazil is automatically a Brazilian citizen by birth (jus soli), regardless of the parents’. To formalize this, parents must register the birth and obta...

Giving Birth in Brazil: Ultimate 2025 Guide

Planning to give birth in Brazil for citizenship? This comprehensive 2025 guide covers everything – from legal steps and visas to medical care, costs, and life in Brazil – so you can secure Brazilian citizenship for your baby (and eventually your family) with confidence.

Giving Birth in Brazil: Rio, São Paulo & Florianopolis Guide

Thinking about giving birth abroad? Brazil offers a unique combination of high–quality medical care, warm family–centered culture, and the life-changing gift of birthright citizenship. From the beaches of Rio de Janeiro and the modern hospitals of São Paulo to the natural birth movement in Flor...

Mental Preparation for Birth in Brazil: Techniques & Classes

Giving birth is as much a mental journey as a physical one. This is especially true in Brazil, a country with vibrant childbirth traditions and one of the highest cesarean rates globally (around 56% of births, and nearly 90% in private hospitals).

Doulas & Birth Support in Brazil: Finding the Right Help

Having a baby in Brazil? Whether you’re a local or an expat parent-to-be, navigating childbirth in a foreign country can feel overwhelming. From language barriers in the delivery room to Brazil’s high cesarean rates, it’s natural to crave extra support.

Postpartum Care in Brazil: Recovery & Support

Postpartum care – often called the "fourth trimester" – is a critical phase for new mothers and their babies. In Brazil, a country known for family-centered culture and strong community bonds, the weeks after childbirth are traditionally a time of resguardo (a 40-day rest period) where the mothe...

Giving Birth in Brazil Process and Costs

Childbirth in Brazil grants the baby the right to Brazilian citizenship by birth from the very first day of life, while parents gain the opportunity to apply for residency and, later on, citizenship. This article provides a detailed overview of the preparation process and childbirth itself, the lega...

Maternity Hospitals and Birth Options in Brazil

Maternity Hospitals & Birth Options in Brazil Maternity Hospitals and Birth Options in Brazil – a comprehensive guide focusing on São Paulo, Florianópolis, and Rio de Janeiro – provides international families with expert insights into giving birth in Brazil. You’ll learn abo...

Residency in Brazil for Parents

"Residency in Brazil for parents of a Brazilian baby" refers to the legal authorization for foreign parents to live in Brazil on the basis of having a child who is a Brazilian citizen by birth. When a child is born in Brazil, that child is automatically a Brazilian citizen (due to Brazil’s jus sol...