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Célia Pires

Specialist Nurse in Maternal and Obstetric Health
Consultora de Lactação

Professional License n.º 57934
Languages: English, Portuguese

Areas of practice: Low-risk pregnancy monitoring, parenting education, breastfeeding, postpartum care and newborn assessment

About

Specialist Nurse in Maternal and Obstetric Health, with extensive experience in hospital and clinical settings, dedicated to comprehensive care for women from pregnancy through postpartum and parenthood. Her practice focuses on pregnancy monitoring, postpartum support and newborn care, ensuring a safe, confident and reassuring transition into motherhood and family life.

At Clínica Mulher, she provides pregnancy monitoring, postpartum guidance and newborn care through a technical, empathetic and humanized approach, always grounded in scientific evidence.

Nursing

Maternal Health Nursing Consultation

Clinical support throughout pregnancy

Nursing

Newborn Assessment Consultation

Clinical observation and guidance on the baby’s first care routines

Nursing

Cardiotocography (CTG)

Monitoring and assessment of fetal well-being

Nursing

Early Diagnostic Test

Newborn Screening (Heel Prick Test)

Nursing

Sample Collection

Collection of blood or other biological specimens

Nursing

Therapeutic Administration

intramuscular, subcutaneous and intravenous routes

Nursing

Vaccination

Administration of vaccines to support immune protection

Pregnancy Monitoring and Maternal Health
Clinical and educational follow-up throughout pregnancy, monitoring maternal health parameters and promoting a healthy, safe, and confident pregnancy.

Breastfeeding and Postpartum Care
Specialized and personalized support for breastfeeding, from pregnancy through return to work, ensuring successful lactation adapted to the needs of both mother and baby. Also provides follow-up during physical and emotional recovery after birth, supporting a smooth and balanced transition into family life.

Newborn Care
Evaluation and guidance during the first days and weeks of life, focusing on development, sleep, feeding, and the mother–baby bond.

Prenatal Education and Parenting
Design and facilitation of prenatal and parenting preparation sessions, fostering knowledge, self-confidence, and active involvement of parents during childbirth and the transition to parenthood.

  • Specialist Nurse at Clínica Mulher
  • Specialist Nurse in the Labor and Delivery Unit, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo (2024–present)
  • Specialist Nurse in the Labor and Delivery Unit, Hospital da Luz Lisboa (2024)
  • Nurse in the Maternity Unit, Hospital CUF Descobertas (2020–2021)
  • Nurse in Obstetrics and Gynecology Inpatient Care, Hospital da Luz Lisboa (2010–2024)
  • Training in Spinning Babies (maternal balance and fetal positioning techniques)
  • Training in Aromatherapy during Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Breastfeeding
  • Training in Laser Therapy in Maternal and Infant Care
  • Training as Lactation Consultant
  • Specialization in Maternal and Obstetric Health, Universidade Atlântica (2022–2024)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Instituto Piaget (2003–2007)