Gynecology, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Specialist Nurse Consultation
Contraceptive advice, screening and care for sexually transmitted infections, from adolescence to menopause.
Founder of Clínica Mulher and Director of Nursing
Joana Teixeira
Specialist Nurse in Maternal and Obstetric Health
Professional License nº 87863
IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant): L-318035
Languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese
Areas of practice: IBCLC, Breastfeeding, Maternal Health, Parenting Education
Insurance Agreements:
No agreements with insurance providers.
About
Specialist Nurse in Maternal and Obstetric Health (EESMO), Founder and Director of Nursing at Clínica Mulher. With a consolidated career in obstetrics and breastfeeding care, she dedicates her practice to supporting women and families through pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, promoting a humanized approach centered on the maternal experience.
Throughout her career, she has played an active role in empowering couples for parenthood, combining clinical expertise, empathy and clear communication. She believes that nursing serves as a bridge between science and care, uniting technical excellence with compassionate presence to promote women’s health and wellbeing at every stage of life.
Obstetrics
Specialist maternal and obstetric health nursing consultation
Preparation for birth, breastfeeding and the first days with your baby.
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.
Obstetrics, IBCLC - Breastfeeding
IBCLC Breastfeeding Consultation
Assessment of latch, milk removal and pain, with an IBCLC-certified consultant. Linked to the medical consultation whenever needed.
Obstetrics, Nursing
Newborn Assessment Consultation
Clinical assessment of the baby and guidance on the first days of care, with a specialist nurse.
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.
Maternal Health, Pre and Postpartum Care
Maternal health nursing consultations focused on promoting women’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
IBCLC
Breastfeeding preparation during pregnancy, correct positioning and latch, support with common breastfeeding challenges such as breast engorgement, nipple trauma and breastfeeding pain, guidance on milk expression and storage, alternative feeding methods and clarification of any questions that may arise.
Parenting Education
Parental education, including childbirth preparation courses and support for the family’s transition after birth.
- Founder and Director of Nursing at Clínica Mulher
- Specialist Nurse in Obstetrics Outpatient Care, Hospital CUF Descobertas (2024)
- Nurse in the Labor and Delivery Unit, Hospital CUF Descobertas (2020–2024)
- Nurse in Obstetrics and Gynecology Inpatient Care, Hospital da Luz Lisboa (2016–2020)
- IBCLC Certification – International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (2024)
- Postgraduate Specialization in Maternal and Obstetric Health Nursing, Escola Superior de Saúde da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa (2021–2023)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Course (2018)
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) Course (2017)
- Postpartum Hemorrhage Management Course (2017)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2012–2016)
