Pregnancy Support Payments
Amounts paid by the alleged father to cover pregnancy-related expenses, such as medical care, tests, special food, childbirth, and medication. They may be requested by the pregnant woman during the pregnancy, provided there is evidence of paternity. After the child is born, they are generally converted into child support for the child. They are intended to support the mother during this period and the baby’s healthy development.
Statutory reference: Law 11.804/2008, arts. 2.