Services

APMI Baby Massage course

The benefits of massage are not limited only to the physiological level, they go far beyond, as they increase the parent/baby bond, providing a basis of trust, security and emotional acceptance, which is important for the positive development of the baby’s personality. The baby massage course is family-centered and aims to promote nourishing touch and communication through the 5 senses, where the baby is an active element. During the massage sessions, caregivers learn the technique to do at home in their family routine, it is also an excellent moment of sharing between families.

Time: Variable

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Carina Gonçalves

Physiotherapist

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Baby Yoga

The first years of a baby’s life correspond to an important phase of their growth, where through their senses they begin to understand, adapt and explore the outside world. Understanding and respecting the characteristics of each stage that the child reaches, providing an activity filled with tenderness and fun with the benefits of yoga, is allowing their development to happen in a harmonious and balanced way. Babies are born yogis, it is something that is innate to them, we just give it shape and continuity!

Baby 1 (2 to 7/9 months): Fridays at 4pm

 

Baby 2 (7 to 22 months)

Mondays at 5pm

 

Baby 3/family (2 years to 6 years)

Wednesdays at 5pm

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Vânia Cunha

Yoga and Meditation Teacher

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Babywearing Consulting

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Child and Youth Psychology

It is the specialty that seeks to facilitate the psychological development of children and young people, promoting their adequate emotional, behavioral and social adjustment at each evolutionary stage. In this specialty we deal with a wide variety of mental health, developmental and relationship disorders that arise in childhood and adolescence, seeking to promote emotional well-being and personal development and, thus, prevent and reduce suffering and changes. psychological.

In this way we will seek to help children and young people to overcome difficulties, encouraging reflection on the way they relate to the people around them and, thus, improving their mood, self-confidence and self-esteem. We will seek to promote the development of personal, social and emotional skills and the acquisition of techniques to deal with anxiety, aggression, fears and phobias. For our work to be more effective, the involvement of the family and their contribution to, together, achieving the stability and emotional balance so desired for children and young people will be extremely important. “Happy children, happy parents!”

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Natacha Ricardo

Psychologist

Ana Nunes

Psychologist

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Consulting of Babywearing

The lap is essential in the first months of life, so that the baby feels safe and develops in harmony. Carrying a baby in a swaddle, ring sling, mei tai, and/or backpack provides a “hands-free kit” for parents. In babywearing consultations and/or workshops, safety rules for carrying the baby, ergonomics are taught and different ways of carrying the baby in different baby carriers are demonstrated and practiced.

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Carina Gonçalves

Physiotherapist

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Pediatric Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy in pediatrics is an area of ​​intervention that requires specific knowledge and practices in the areas of development, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of specific health conditions in babies, children and young people up to at eighteen.

Pediatric physiotherapy consultation should be as early as possible, focusing on global and neurofunctional assessment of the baby, fundamental in the early identification of changes in motor development, neuromusculoskeletal injuries and gastrointestinal dysfunctions. It is based on respect for the baby and support for parents, enabling them to read their baby and understanding its signs. Requires specific clinical reasoning, by a qualified therapist, always with the goal of restore mobility and alignment to joints, allowing development to be natural and without pressure.

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Carina Gonçalves

Physiotherapist

Mariana Ferreira

Physiotherapist

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Pediatric Pilates

Pediatric Pilates is a complete, global and low-impact activity, capable of developing the body and the mind. Among the benefits of this practice, the development of body awareness and a healthy, better posture stands out. 400;”>coordination, increased concentration and attention. Encouraging your child to exercise is the first step to developing healthy habits and growing with a better quality of life. Classes are divided by age: 4-7 years (infants), 7-12 years (juniors), 12-16 years (seniors).

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Mariana Ferreira

Physiotherapist

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Pediatrics

The birth of a child within the family represents a moment of great anxiety and expectation for parents about their child’s future. Above all, they wish you a healthy life. In the Pediatrics consultations at the Mother and Woman Center, our mission is to contribute to the growth and development of the child in the best physical and psychological health conditions, in order to make it possible for them to realize their potential.

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Ana Moutinho

Pediatrician

Eulália Viveiros

Pediatrician

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Respiratory Fisioterapy

Pediatric respiratory physiotherapy consists of a set of manual techniques, whichaim to restore respiratory function, through drainage of secretions. One ​​of the characteristics of respiratory infections is the excessive production ofsecretions, which restrict the normal transport of oxygen, compromising respiratory function and consequently the general well-being of people children.

The treatment maneuvers aim to mobilize and expel these secretions, the results being practically immediate, with the significant improvement of symptomatology.

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Mariana Ferreira

Physiotherapist

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Speech Therapy

A terapia da fala visa a otimização das capacidades de comunicação e/ou a deglutição do indivíduo, melhorando, assim, a sua qualidade de vida.

O terapeuta da fala é o profissional responsável pela prevenção, avaliação, intervenção e estudo científico das perturbações da comunicação humana, incluindo todas as funções associadas à compreensão e expressão da linguagem oral e escrita, assim como outras formas de comunicação não-verbal.

A intervenção é efetuada em bebés, crianças, jovens, adultos e idosos ao nível da comunicação, linguagem oral, linguagem escrita, articulação verbal, fluência, voz, deglutição e motricidade oro-facial.

Horário: Segunda, Quinta e Sexta feira das 17h30 às 19h30

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Teresa Gago da Camara

Speech therapist

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Maternal and Obstetric Health Nursing Consultation

Carried out by a Nurse Specialist in Maternal and Obstetric Health, aimed at the individuality of the couple, an opportunity for the pregnant woman and her partner to clarify doubts and discuss their plans for the birth and baby care.

The days following birth bring many challenges for the family and the baby, associated with the baby’s adaptation to this completely new world and the baby and baby learning new skills. of parents, as caregivers.

Time: Variable

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Ânia Silva

Specialist in Maternal and Obstetric Health

Isabel Veiga

Nurse SMOH

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Parenting and Breastfeeding Support Consultation

“It takes a whole village to raise a child”

Thinking about the new reality and the challenges that exist in this very vulnerable period, we created the postpartum support service, which can be provided in your home or at the M&M Center, by maternal health professionals and/or physiotherapists specialized in supporting families and knowing the baby. We know that each Being is unique, each pregnancy, birth and postpartum period is unique and, as such, we provide individual and personalized support to each Family. This support can be aimed at helping to organize a support network and establish the family’s basic needs to prevent parental exhaustion, as well as support with breastfeeding, bathing and caring for the newborn and identifying what the baby is doing. communicate, whether it is physical or emotional discomfort. Empowered and peaceful families are happier families.

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Ânia Silva

Nurse SMOH

Carina Gonçalves

Physiotherapist

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Pelvic Physiotherapy

Pelvic physiotherapy evaluates and treats pelvic floor dysfunctions, such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse) and also assists in preparing the perineum for childbirth.

Time: Thursdays

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Catarina Furtado

Physiotherapist

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Pre and Postpartum physiotherapy

Experiencing pregnancy and motherhood without discomfort is essential for the well-being of the entire family.

During pregnancy it may be necessary to relieve muscle tension, correct misalignments, and balance all systems for the arrival of the baby.

In the postpartum period, in addition to relieving muscle tension that comes from the new routine, it will be beneficial for the woman to balance all the structures involved in labor, whether vaginal or cesarean section.

Time: Variable

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Carina Gonçalves

Physiotherapist

Catarina Furtado

Physiotherapist

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Pre and Postpartum Pilates

Clinical Pilates enhances the improvement of blood circulation, strengthening the abdominal and pelvic muscles, contributing to the reduction of the risk of urinary incontinence and discomfort, also promoting a better body awareness during pregnancy and postpartum period. Classes take into account the most current exercise guidelines during these periods and can be done in individual or group sessions, using mobility, flexibility and strengthening exercises, as well as myofascial release.

Pre-Partum:

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:45am and 11am

 

Post-partum:

Tuesdays and Thursdays: at 5:30 pm

 

Times subject to change depending on moms’ availability.

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Carina Gonçalves

Physiotherapist

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“Obrigada querida carina pelas aulas de pilates e por teres contribuído para uma experiência de parto bonita e nada stressante.”

Ana Amaral

“Obrigada pelo apoio e suporte, sinto que este processo foi mais feliz e completo com todas as partilhas feitas e recebidas e pelo espírito fantástico das aulas.”

Romina Tavares

“O pilates pós-parto permitiu-me sentir e respeitar o ritmo do meu corpo, fortalecer os músculos que estavam mais relaxados com a gravidez e obter um tempo só para mim. Ter um acompanhamento por ... See Moreum profissional especializado nesta área ajuda a conciliar o tempo de ser Mãe e o tempo de ser Mulher.” See Less

Ângela Casinha

Pregnancy Massage

During pregnancy it may be necessary to relieve muscle tension, activate venous and/or lymphatic circulation, through therapeutic massage the pregnant woman will feel general well-being.

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Carina Gonçalves

Fisioterapeuta

Arsénia Leite

Fisioterapeuta

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Clinical Pilates

Classes are constantly monitored by a physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates instructor from APPI (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute), which adapts the exercises to each person’s clinical condition. These classes follow the APPI concept, where exercises are based on scientific evidence related to the stability of the spine and joints. Therefore, the basis of performing clinical Pilates focuses on the permanent activation of muscles that are important for protecting our spine and joints so that the exercises can be performed safely and consciously. Quality is more important than quantity! Therefore, the classes also allow you to acquire tools to be more aware of your body and your limits.

Time:

Monday and Wednesday, 11am and 12:30pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 and 12:30

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Cátia Couto

Physiotherapist

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Holistic Therapies

There are many methods, many techniques, many therapies and they are all effective. Over the years, I have been challenged to create my own methods, where now, in addition to the various techniques, methods, courses, I also work with my own techniques. I apply technique A or B that best suits the person. This does not mean that if the person wants to receive therapy A or B, or method, or cure, don’t do it. The issue often involves the person not knowing exactly what they want and also not knowing that technique A or B will best suit what they want to work on.

I’m not going to talk about all the therapies, methods, or cures here, I’m just going to talk about one that I’ve been working on for many years and with great results.

Many techniques involve cleaning the person’s energetic body, without the need to touch it, removing dirty (dense/ill) energy from the affected area. Then, energization is carried out with technique A or B in order to improve the flow of energy and strengthen the chakras (centers).

Energetics). Once the aura is balanced, clean and strong, the health of the physical body tends to improve in a short space of time.

 

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Ricardo Abrandes

Holistic Therapist

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Integrative Medicine

# Traditional Chinese Medicine consultations, which includes therapeutic acupuncture, aesthetic acupuncture, herbal medicine (Chinese plant extracts), electrostimulation, energy massage, Tui Na, Diet Therapy (personalized eating plan) , Master Tung (pain technique).

 

# Neurolinguistic Coaching and NLP techniques, consists of monitoring and identifying patterns and behaviors to be observed and adjusted to the needs of each patient, with visualization and perspective change techniques, for a life transformation. Defining goals and life mission.

 

# Aura reading, it is an energy cure, with aimed at increasing and clarifying consciousness. Powerful messages from our unconscious to be integrated and bring a new perspective

 # Psychological Astrology, is a tool for self-knowledge and personal development.

 

# Reiki, I will be the channel of this energy, with the aim of cleansing and activating energy through the chakras.

 

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Sandra Custódio

Integrative Medicine Therapist

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Nutrition

In a nutrition consultation, people acquire skills to manage their diet in a balanced, varied and complete way. By knowing how to manage your diet, human beings gain more and better health.

Time: Variable

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Délia Simão

Nutritionist

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Physiotherapy – Lymphatic Drainage

Lymphatic drainage consists of a rhythmic and constant gentle massage technique, capable of accelerating the lymphatic system by transporting lymph to the nodes. It can be used in lymphedema and chronic venous insufficiency as well as post-surgery. It helps maintain good blood circulation and thus a good balance of body fluids.

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Arsénia Leite

Fisioterapeuta

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Physiotherapy – Manual Therapy

Manual Therapy is one of the physiotherapy tools that consists of applying manual techniques to the patient’s body, with the aim of promoting the return of the normal function of their systems, by example, osteoetiopathy and myofascial induction.

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Ana Brito

Physiotherapist

Carina Gonçalves

Physiotherapist

Cátia Couto

Physiotherapist

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Physiotherapy – TMJ Dysfunction (Temporomandibular Joint)

The temporomandibular joint/TMJ is the name of the joint that is located close to the ear, on both sides of the face, and that joins the temporal bone to the jaw. The TMJ controls all jaw movements used for speaking and chewing.

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a problem that affects the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). TMD can cause a series of symptoms such as: facial pain, headache, neck pain, difficulty opening and closing the mouth, joint noises, tinnitus, among others.

Physiotherapy is a treatment option for people with TMD, helping to reduce pain and improve joint function. Treatment may include stretching exercises, strengthening and mobility of facial and cervical muscles, muscle relaxation techniques, massage, among others.

 

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Carina Gonçalves

Physiotherapist

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Psychology

The Psychology service for adults aims to help understand and subsequently find tools to overcome psychological and emotional discomfort.

With you, we will develop the best internal strategies to help you overcome each challenge!

 

Time: From 5pm to 8pm

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Ana Albergaria

Psychologist

Ana Nunes

Psychologist

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Reiki Therapy

“Reiki is a method of natural healing through Universal Energy. It is a therapeutic art and a philosophy of life based on five principles. It is a method with 21 techniques for therapeutic application and personal development that, as Master Usui indicated, is for the improvement of the body and mind.” João Magalhães
Reiki ends up promoting a certain homeostasis between the various layers that make up an individual: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.

 

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Joana Barreto da Costa

Reiki Master

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Yoga for women

Yoga classes where the objective is to practice without complications. Remember who you are, remember your identity, what it means to be a Woman, is to be here with all the Love, all the food, all the passion. It’s knowing how to surrender to your heart and trust your intuition. It is practicing out of self-love, out of the deep desire to find the truth and one’s own essence. It is realizing that there is nothing but Love, patience and understanding. It’s taking conscious breaks and practicing PMS – Time for Me – with the benefits of yoga!

Time: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm

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Vânia Cunha

Yoga and Meditation Teacher

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Birth and Parenting Preparation Course

The Birth and Parenting Preparation Course aims to provide parents with the knowledge and skills to care for their newborn.

This course prioritizes the promotion of a healthy transition to parenthood, through empowerment, awareness, informed decision-making and mobilization of couples’ personal and external resources.

The course is divided into four sessions covering the main postpartum topics: maternity suitcase, breastfeeding, newborn care, bathing, sleep safety and baby transportation baby.

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Birth Preparation Course

 

Session 1

 

 

– Basics about breastfeeding

Composition of breast milk

– Benefits of breastfeeding

 

 

 

Session 2

 

– Main difficulties in breastfeeding

– Importance of free demand

– Signs of milk ingestion

– Different positions for placing the newborn at the breast- Practice.

 

 

 

 

Session 3

 

 

– Preparing your suitcase for maternity

– Baby hygiene care

– Bath technique – Practice

– Characteristics of the newborn

 

 

Session 4

 

 

 

– Baby’s comfort and safety (physical and emotional)

– Unchoking maneuver

– Safety standards for sleeping and carrying your baby

– Baby carrier: cloth, sling, backpacks

 

Each session lasts 90 minutes
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Ânia Silva

Nurse SMOH

Carina Gonçalves

Physiotherapist

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Maternal and Obstetric Health Nursing Consultation

Carried out by a Nurse Specialist in Maternal and Obstetric Health, aimed at the individuality of the couple, an opportunity for the pregnant woman and her partner to clarify doubts and discuss their plans for the birth and baby care.

The days following birth bring many challenges for the family and the baby, associated with the baby’s adaptation to this completely new world and the baby and baby learning new skills. of parents, as caregivers.

Time: Variable

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Ânia Silva

Nurse SMOH

Isabel Veiga

Nurse SMOH

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Parenting and Breastfeeding Support Consultation

“It takes a whole village to raise a child”

Thinking about the new reality and the challenges that exist in this very vulnerable period, we created the postpartum support service, which can be provided in your home or at the M&M Center, by maternal health professionals and/or physiotherapists specialized in supporting families and knowing the baby. We know that each Being is unique, each pregnancy, birth and postpartum period is unique and, as such, we provide individual and personalized support to each Family. This support can be aimed at helping to organize a support network and establish the family’s basic needs to prevent parental exhaustion, as well as support with breastfeeding, bathing and caring for the newborn and identifying what the baby is doing. communicate, whether it is physical or emotional discomfort. Empowered and peaceful families are happier families.

Time: Variable

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Ânia Silva

Nurse SMOH

Carina Gonçalves

Physiotherapist

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Preparation course for Labor and Birth

Set of theoretical and practical sessions that have the ultimate objective of “helping couples to live their ritual of transition from Woman to Mother and from Man to Father in a conscious and constructive way. ”

As a way of achieving this objective, the Center has 2 activities:

  • 1 Course of 10 sessions aimed at couples, under the responsibility of Nurses (EESMO) Carmen Sousa and Isabel Veiga.
  • Clinical pilates sessions for pregnant women, led by Physiotherapist Carina Gonçalves.

Attendance of the course prepares couples to know how to identify signs of labor and to understand the hospital dynamics in childbirth care. This is empowering and reassuring knowledge.

Pilates sessions effectively contribute to improving body awareness and breathing, strengthening weakened muscles and relieving common discomforts during pregnancy.

Time: Variable

 

Childbirth Preparation Course: Module 1
Sessions Contents
Session 1

Obstetric Nurse

Presentation: expectations/fears/concerns

Labor: the emotional side:

– Natural and normal emotional reactions triggered by the hormonal process

Prematurity

Session 2 Labor: the physical side

  • Anatomy and physiology of childbirth
  • Anatomical structures related to childbirth

              Risks in obstetrics

  • Alarm signs and symptoms during pregnancy
Session 3 The pain of childbirth: from feared to ally

  • Physiology of pain
  • Pain in labor
  • Non-pharmacological pain relief therapies

Breathing and relaxation

Massage

Session 4   Physiological labor

  • Uterine contractions
  • Signs of the beginning of labor
  • Phases of labor

When to go to the Maternity Hospital

Childbirth Preparation Course: Module 2

Session 5 Welcoming the couple in the birth block

– Situation Assessment- CTG; Vaginal Touch

Maternal Mobility/Active Birth:

  • Advantages and disadvantages of the various positions:

– For maternal well-being

– For fetal well-being

Dance with the basin

Session 6 Demystify what epidural analgesia is:

– Definition of epidural analgesia

– Contraindications

– Advantages and disadvantages

– Technique positions and how the mother can collaborate

– Drugs used to relieve pain if the mother refuses epidural analgesia

Demonstration of the epidural technique

Session 7 Dequitadura

Immediate care for mother and newborn

Perineum: from intact perineum to episiotomy

Session 8 Other ways of being born” – How to exercise your choices in a safe and informed way

– Induction of Labor

Factors that affect normal birth

– Cesarean section/ Forceps/ Suction cup

Session 9 Positions to adopt during the expulsion period

Breathing

Correct way to push during the expulsive period

Pull Training

Session 10 Fears and expectations: creating a Birth Plan

Maternity visit on video

Relaxing moment as a couple

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Carmen Sousa

Nurse SMOH

Isabel Veiga

Nurse SMOH

Carina Gonçalves

Physiotherapist

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“Uma equipa maravilhosa que associa a uma formação excelente a muito carinho e conforto.Sempre disponíveis para ajudar, fazem-nos sentir em casa. Transmitem confiança e tranquilidade o que permi... See Morete que o parto seja apreciado de uma forma calma,com pouca ansiedade e sem medos. Recomendo a todas as mamãs de primeira viagem.” See Less

Sara Raquel Alves

"Como mãe de 1ª viagem tinha muitos medos e receios,li vários testemunhos que referiam que o parto é uma das experiências mais dolorosas da vida de uma mulher. No meu caso foi exatamente o oposto... See More, a melhor experiência da minha vida. As aulas de preparação e o apoio incansável da Enfª Carmen nos dias que antecederam o parto contribuíram para que estivesse confiante e tranquilo durante todo o processo. Recomendo o centro Mãe & Mulher a todas as mães de 1ª viagem, o serviço que prestam faz toda a diferença.Obrigada a toda a equipa , e em especial à Enfª Carmen que esteve sempre disponível para tudo o que fosse necessário.” See Less

Laura Aguiar

Preparation for Birth

Set of theoretical and practical sessions that have the ultimate objective of “helping couples to live their ritual of transition from Woman to Mother and from Man to Father in a conscious and constructive way. ”

As a way to achieve this objective, the Center has 2 activities:

  • 1 Course of 10 sessions aimed at couples, under the responsibility of Nurses (EESMO) Carmen Sousa and Isabel Veiga.
  • Clinical pilates sessions for pregnant women, led by Physiotherapist Carina Gonçalves.

Attendance of the course prepares couples to know how to identify signs of labor and to understand the hospital dynamics in childbirth care. This is empowering and reassuring knowledge.

Pilates sessions effectively contribute to improving body awareness and breathing, strengthening weakened muscles and relieving common discomforts during pregnancy.

Time: Variable

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Carmen Sousa

Nurse SMOH

Isabel Veiga

Nurse SMOH

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