Baby’s Documents in Brazil: Birth Certificate and Passport (2025 Guide)
Oct 16, 2025
- Florianópolis - State of Santa Catarina
- Mon. - Fra. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (BRT)
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.
Baby’s Documents in Brazil: Birth Certificate and Passport (2025 Guide)
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