title: Latex allergy in women's health care.
abstract: Latex allergy in midwifery and women's health care is not a new concept, with numerous case reports documenting adverse reactions in pregnant women to natural rubber latex in the birthing room. The practising midwife, nurse and sonographer need to be aware of the signs and symptoms of latex allergy and the implications of a severe reaction to latex not only to the woman but also the unborn child.
authors.affiliation: Sheffield teaching hospitals NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fletcher
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D017575:Gloves, Protective / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008880:Midwifery / Q000379:methods*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016272:Occupational Health; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000379:methods; D017751:Safety Management / Q000379:methods*; D016387:Women's Health