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.
Mariana Cardoso
Gynaecologist-Obstetrician
Medical License: no. 58498
Languages: Portuguese and English
Areas of Practice: Obstetrics, advanced obstetric ultrasound and fetal medicine.
Insurance Agreements:
Not in-network with any insurance providers.
About
A specialist in Gynaecology and Obstetrics, her clinical practice is dedicated to pregnancy care and advanced obstetric ultrasound.
Her career includes work at the Fetal Medicine and Surgery Centre of Maternidade Dr. Alfredo da Costa, with training in fetal therapy at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore.
At Clínica Mulher, she follows pregnancy through all its stages, with detailed ultrasound assessment of fetal development and wellbeing.
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
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.
Differentiated Obstetric Ultrasound
Detailed ultrasound assessment of fetal development and well-being at every stage of pregnancy, with certification by the Fetal Medicine Foundation.
Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis
First-trimester combined screening and detailed morphological assessment, with referral for further investigation whenever indicated.
- Gynaecologist-Obstetrician at Clínica Mulher
- Hospital Consultant in Gynaecology and Obstetrics at the Integrated Centre for Fetal Medicine and Surgery, Maternidade Dr. Alfredo da Costa, ULS São José (since 2023)
- Hospital Consultant in Gynaecology and Obstetrics at Hospital da Luz Torres de Lisboa (since 2022)
- Hospital Consultant in Gynaecology and Obstetrics at Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Loures (2022–2023)
- Certificate of Competency in Differentiated Obstetric Ultrasound, Portuguese Medical Association (2022)
- Fetal Medicine Foundation certification for first-trimester screening
- IOTA competency in the classification of adnexal masses (2020)
- Member of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Author and co-author of scientific papers in international journals
- Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon (2008–2014)
- Erasmus programme at Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2011–2012)
- Residency in Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Hospital do Divino Espírito Santo, Ponta Delgada (2016–2021)
- Fetal Therapy fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore (2020)
- Specialist Degree in Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2022)
