What advice do you have for expats having a baby in Brazil?
We asked expat moms who gave birth in Brazil about their experiences and advice they have for other moms to be. They said...
"Ensure you have obtained a valid visa before your arrival to Brazil, as having a baby as an expat requires specific paperwork. Research the Brazilian healthcare system and consider whether private or public care is better for you and your family. Investigate which doctors offer high quality care in the city or region of your current residence. Make sure to have all relevant medical documents translated into Portuguese, such as previous medical records and immunization records. Familiarize yourself with the Brazilian healthcare system and do research on the healthcare benefits offered by the Brazilian government to citizens and expats. Prepare for the extra paperwork that is required when delivering a baby in Brazil. Lastly, ensure you have chosen a secure neighbourhood to raise your baby in as crime rates can be high in some areas of the country," wrote a member who made the move to Brazil.
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"I chose to give birth in this hospital as it was a maternity one and they had all the facilities to take care of mom and baby. I made sure that they had ICU facilities for me and my baby if they were necessary. I was told that there is another good maternity hospital called CASA de SAO JOSE," explained one expat living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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What advice do you have for expats having a baby in Brazil?
If you live in Brazil, newcomers to Brazil would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
