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, Spanish 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 Obstetrics and Gynaecology, her clinical work is dedicated to maternal–fetal medicine, advanced obstetric ultrasound and prenatal diagnosis.
Her area of expertise rests on fetal medicine and obstetric ultrasound, and includes international training in fetal therapy at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, in Baltimore. She currently practises at the Fetal Medicine and Surgery Unit of the Dr. Alfredo da Costa Maternity Hospital.
At Clínica Mulher, she cares for women at every stage of pregnancy, with detailed clinical and ultrasound assessment of fetal development, anatomy and well-being, and a close, individual approach to each patient.
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.
Gynecology, 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.
Prenatal Diagnosis
Advanced obstetric ultrasound throughout pregnancy, with assessment of fetal morphology, growth and maternal–fetal well-being.
- Obstetrician–Gynaecologist at Clínica Mulher
- Hospital Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Centro de Responsabilidade Integrada de Medicina e Cirurgia Fetal, Maternidade Dr. Alfredo da Costa, Unidade Local de Saúde de São José (since 2023)
- Hospital Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Loures (2022)
- Certificate of Competence in Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound, Portuguese Medical Association (2022)
- Certification in first-trimester screening, Fetal Medicine Foundation
- Supervisor of specialty trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Maternidade Dr. Alfredo da Costa
- Author and co-author of scientific papers, clinical protocols and conference presentations, nationally and internationally
- Specialist Degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2022)
- Training in Fetal Therapy, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore (2020)
- Residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital do Divino Espírito Santo de Ponta Delgada (2016–2021)
- Erasmus Programme, Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2011–2012)
- Integrated Master’s in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon (2008–2014)
