THE CONNECTION BETWEEN TRAUMATIC BIRTH EXPERIENCES AND POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

Karolina Grinkevičiūtė, Milda Gudaitytė, Raminta Šulskutė Abstract This systematic review aims to comprehensively analyze and synthesize existing literature on the connection between traumatic birth experiences and the development of Postpartum Stress Disorder (PTSD). We reviewed eleven relevant articles, each contributing unique insights into the complex relationship between childbirth trauma, post-traumatic stress symptoms, and subsequent postpartum…

Latex Allergy: a Case Report and Review of The Literature

Diana Maskeliūnaitė, Eglė Juzėnaitė, Violeta Kvedarienė Abstract Latex allergy is a known cause of allergic contact dermatitis. It produces mild symptoms, including skin rash and itching, which usually subside in a few days. However, latex allergy can also induce anaphylaxis, a severe type I hypersensitivity reaction. The diagnostic tools used for IgE-mediated latex allergy include…