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
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.
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)
