Marlise de O. P. Lima PhD, RNM, ABENFO, is a midwifery professor at Universidade of São Paulo School of Art, Science and Humanities Midwifery Course (EACH/USP), Brazil. She is a researcher on women’s health and quality of life, midwifery care and depressive symptoms at pregnancy. Prior to her position at EACH/USP, Lima taught and coordinated the School of Nursing at Adventist University of São Paulo (UNASP-SP). She completed her basic nursing degree from UNASP-SP, post degree as a nursing midwife from University of São Camilo, a master’s and doctoral degrees from University of São Paulo.
