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Maria de Carvalho Afonso

Gynecologist–Obstetrician
Advanced competence in Obstetric Ultrasound
Medical licence:
n.º46940
Languages:
English, Portuguese

Areas of practice: …

Insurance Agreements:
No agreements with insurance providers.

About

Gynecologist and Obstetrician subspecializing in Obstetric Ultrasound and Fetal Medicine, with extensive hospital experience and international training. Dedicated to prenatal diagnosis and ultrasound assessment throughout pregnancy, she combines technical precision, clinical sensitivity and attention to detail in every evaluation.

At Clínica Mulher, her practice focuses on obstetric and prenatal ultrasound using the most advanced imaging technologies, including AI-assisted 3D and 4D ultrasound, providing highly accurate diagnostics and a more personalized and reassuring experience for each woman.

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics

Early pregnancy and dating scan

The first scan of the pregnancy: it confirms the location of the pregnancy, the viability of the embryo and gestational age.

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics

First-trimester scan

Also known as the nuchal translucency scan. It assesses early fetal development and the markers used in combined screening.

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics

Second-trimester anomaly scan

A detailed assessment of fetal anatomy, the placenta and the amniotic fluid.

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics

Third-trimester scan

The growth scan: estimated weight, the baby’s position, the placenta and the amniotic fluid.

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics

3D/4D Ultrasound

Three-dimensional and real-time imaging, with AI support, as a complement to a clinically indicated obstetric scan.

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics

Cervical length assessment

Measurement of cervical length to assess the risk of preterm birth.

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics

Prenatal diagnosis

Assessment for genetic or structural conditions in the baby. It brings together the screening in each trimester, ultrasound and, if indicated, invasive diagnosis.

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics

Newborn screening test

Newborn screening, known as the heel prick test, carried out at the clinic in the baby's first days of life by a specialist nurse.

3D/4D Obstetric Ultrasound with AI
Performs obstetric ultrasounds across all trimesters, including twin pregnancies, using advanced 3D/4D technology assisted by artificial intelligence to enhance diagnostic accuracy and image quality.

Prenatal Diagnosis and Fetal Medicine
Provides specialised pregnancy monitoring focused on detailed fetal morphology assessment, anomaly screening, and invasive diagnostic procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.

  • Gynecologist–Obstetrician at Clínica Mulher
  • Gynecologist–Obstetrician, Hospital da Luz network
  • Hospital Assistant, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Hospital Santa Maria
  • Member of the Perinatal Palliative Care Committee, Hospital Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte (since 2017)
  • Author and co-author of multiple scientific publications and presentations at national and international conferences
  • Gynecologist–Obstetrician for Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (missions in 2013 and 2017)
  • Degree in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon (2007)
  • General Internship, Hospital Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte (2008)
  • Specialised Training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Santa Maria (2009–2015)
  • Clinical Fellowship in Fetal Medicine, Fetal Medicine Unit, St George’s Hospital, London (2014)
  • Certified in 11–13 week ultrasound by the Fetal Medicine Foundation (since 2014)
  • Specialist Degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2016)
  • Training Supervisor for the Medical Internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology (since 2017)
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