Gynecology, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Specialist Nurse Consultation
Contraceptive advice, screening and care for sexually transmitted infections, from adolescence to menopause.
Specialist Nurse in Maternal and Obstetric Health
Joana Costa
Professional License: 54480
Languages: Portuguese, English
Areas of Practice: Pregnancy monitoring; Lifestyle Medicine; Menopause; Postpartum care.
Insurance Agreements:
No agreements with insurance providers.
About
Specialist nurse with obstetric experience in prenatal and postnatal care. Integrated the founding team of Hospital da Luz Lisboa, where she developed her clinical practice for over a decade. Her professional career includes experience in the care of women across different clinical settings, as well as in trauma care and complex wound management.
With an approach that focuses on clinical assessment, continuous follow-up, and individualized nursing care, she promotes a safe and outcome-oriented healthcare experience.
At Clínica Mulher, she also serves as Customer Journey Director, coordinating the woman’s clinical journey and ensuring an integrated, personalized care experience focused on quality at every stage of follow-up.
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Postnatal nursing consultation
Assessment of your recovery in the weeks after birth — healing, pain, sleep and adjustment — with a specialist nurse.
Pelvic Floor Fisiotherapy
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Consultation
Assessment of pelvic floor function and related dysfunctions
Gynecology and Obstetrics, Gynecology, Nursing
Blood and hormone tests
Hormone and thyroid profiles, and any other tests requested in the appointment, with samples taken at the clinic by the nursing team.
Nursing, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Cardiotocography (CTG)
Recording of the fetal heart rate and uterine activity in specific stages or clinical situations during pregnancy.
Obstetrics, Nursing, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Pregnancy blood tests
Blood tests and screening for each trimester, including serology, gestational diabetes screening and non-invasive prenatal testing when indicated. Samples are taken at Clínica Mulher by Grupo Germano de Sousa.
Pelvic Floor Fisiotherapy
Pelvic Ultrasound During Consultation
Observation of pelvic organs in support of the consultation
Gynecology and Obstetrics, Gynecology
HPV vaccination
The full vaccination course, given at the clinic in adolescence or adulthood.
Obstetrics
Amniocentesis
Ultrasound-guided sampling of amniotic fluid, usually from 15 weeks, for genetic diagnosis. Carried out in the consulting room, with the procedure and its risks explained beforehand.
Obstetrics
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
Ultrasound-guided sampling of placental tissue in the first trimester, for genetic diagnosis when the result cannot wait until 15 weeks.
Pelvic Floor Fisiotherapy
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Manual therapy to restore pelvic function and urinary control
Pelvic Floor Fisiotherapy
Abdominal Diastasis Treatment
Functional recovery supported by radiofrequency and functional ultrasound
Pelvic Floor Fisiotherapy
Scar Treatment (C-section, episiotomy, laparoscopy)
Radiofrequency therapy for tissue regeneration and toning
Women’s Health
Care focused on prevention, monitoring and promotion of women’s health through a continuous and personalized approach. Clinical consultation support and integrated programs, promoting health literacy and clinical support.
- Nurse and Customer Journey Director at Clínica Mulher (since 2026)
- Customer Journey Manager at Serenity (2023–2026)
- Internal Quality Auditor (ISO 9001:2015 and JCI standards), Grupo Luz Saúde (2019–2023)
- Nurse at Hospital da Luz Torres de Lisboa (2017–2023)
- Nurse at Hospital da Luz Lisboa (2006–2017)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing – Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Maria Fernanda Resende (2002–2006)
- Postgraduate Specialization in Maternal and Obstetric Health Nursing – Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa (2011–2014)
- Training Course in Breastfeeding Counseling – ESEL / UNICEF Nursing Training Institute (2009)
- ALSO – Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics – ALSO Brasil (2017)
- Internal Auditor Course (JCI standards) – Learning Health (2019)
- Executive Master’s in Health Management and Administration – CESPU (2022)
- Postgraduate Degree in Quality Management – ISCAP / Polytechnic Institute of Porto (2024)
