Fill in a Valid CDC U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth Form
Document Sample
U.S. STANDARD CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH
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BIRTH NUMBER: |
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C H I L D |
1. CHILD’S NAME (First, Middle, Last, Suffix) |
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2. TIME OF BIRTH |
3. SEX |
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4. DATE OF BIRTH (Mo/Day/Yr) |
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(24 hr) |
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5. FACILITY NAME (If not institution, give street and number) |
6. CITY, TOWN, OR LOCATION OF BIRTH |
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7. COUNTY OF BIRTH |
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8b. DATE OF BIRTH (Mo/Day/Yr) |
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M O T H E R |
8a. MOTHER’S CURRENT LEGAL NAME (First, Middle, Last, Suffix) |
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8c. MOTHER’S NAME PRIOR TO FIRST MARRIAGE (First, Middle, Last, Suffix)
8d. BIRTHPLACE (State, Territory, or Foreign Country)
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9a. RESIDENCE OF |
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9c. CITY, TOWN, OR LOCATION |
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9d. STREET AND NUMBER |
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9e. APT. |
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9f. ZIP CODE |
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9g. INSIDE CITY |
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LIMITS? |
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□ Yes □ No |
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F A T H E R |
10a. FATHER’S CURRENT LEGAL NAME (First, Middle, Last, Suffix) |
10b. DATE OF BIRTH (Mo/Day/Yr) |
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10c. BIRTHPLACE (State, Territory, or Foreign Country) |
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CERTIFIER |
11. CERTIFIER’S NAME: _______________________________________________ |
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12. DATE CERTIFIED |
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13. DATE FILED BY REGISTRAR |
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TITLE: □ MD □ DO □ HOSPITAL ADMIN. □ CNM/CM □ OTHER MIDWIFE |
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□ OTHER (Specify)_____________________________ |
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INFORMATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE |
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M O T H E R |
14. MOTHER’S MAILING ADDRESS: |
9 Same as residence, or: State: |
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City, Town, or Location: |
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Street & Number: |
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Apartment No.: |
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Zip Code: |
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15. MOTHER MARRIED? (At birth, conception, or any time between) |
□ Yes |
□ No |
16. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER REQUESTED |
17. FACILITY ID. (NPI) |
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IF NO, HAS PATERNITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BEEN SIGNED IN THE HOSPITAL? □ Yes |
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FOR CHILD? |
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18. MOTHER’S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: |
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19. FATHER’S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: |
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INFORMATION FOR MEDICAL AND HEALTH PURPOSES ONLY |
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M O T H E R
F A T H E R
Mother’s Name ________________ |
Mother’s Medical Record No. _________________________ |
20. MOTHER’S EDUCATION (Check the |
21. MOTHER OF HISPANIC ORIGIN? (Check |
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box that best describes the highest |
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the box that best describes whether the |
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degree or level of school completed at |
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mother is Spanish/Hispanic/Latina. Check the |
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the time of delivery) |
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“No” box if mother is not Spanish/Hispanic/Latina) |
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8th grade or less |
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No, not Spanish/Hispanic/Latina |
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□ Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicana |
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9th - 12th grade, no diploma |
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Yes, Puerto Rican |
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High school graduate or GED |
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completed |
Yes, Cuban |
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Some college credit but no degree |
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Yes, other Spanish/Hispanic/Latina |
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□ Associate degree (e.g., AA, AS) |
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(Specify)_____________________________ |
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□Bachelor’s degree (e.g., BA, AB, BS)
□Master’s degree (e.g., MA, MS, MEng, MEd, MSW, MBA)
□Doctorate (e.g., PhD, EdD) or Professional degree (e.g., MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)
23. FATHER’S EDUCATION (Check the |
24. FATHER OF HISPANIC ORIGIN? (Check |
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box that best describes the highest |
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the box that best describes whether the |
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degree or level of school completed at |
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father is Spanish/Hispanic/Latino. Check the |
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the time of delivery) |
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“No” box if father is not Spanish/Hispanic/Latino) |
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8th grade or less |
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No, not Spanish/Hispanic/Latino |
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□ Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano |
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9th - 12th grade, no diploma |
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Yes, Puerto Rican |
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High school graduate or GED |
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completed |
Yes, Cuban |
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Some college credit but no degree |
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Yes, other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino |
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□ Associate degree (e.g., AA, AS) |
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(Specify)_____________________________ |
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□Bachelor’s degree (e.g., BA, AB, BS)
□Master’s degree (e.g., MA, MS, MEng, MEd, MSW, MBA)
□Doctorate (e.g., PhD, EdD) or Professional degree (e.g., MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)
22.MOTHER’S RACE (Check one or more races to indicate what the mother considers herself to be)
□White
□Black or African American
□American Indian or Alaska Native
(Name of the enrolled or principal tribe)________________
□Asian Indian
□Chinese
□Filipino
□Japanese
□Korean
□Vietnamese
□Other Asian (Specify)______________________________
□Native Hawaiian
□Guamanian or Chamorro
□Samoan
□Other Pacific Islander (Specify)______________________
□Other (Specify)___________________________________
25.FATHER’S RACE (Check one or more races to indicate what the father considers himself to be)
□White
□Black or African American
□American Indian or Alaska Native
(Name of the enrolled or principal tribe)________________
□Asian Indian
□Chinese
□Filipino
□Japanese
□Korean
□Vietnamese
□Other Asian (Specify)______________________________
□Native Hawaiian
□Guamanian or Chamorro
□Samoan
□Other Pacific Islander (Specify)______________________
□Other (Specify)___________________________________
26. PLACE WHERE BIRTH OCCURRED (Check one) |
27. ATTENDANT’S NAME, TITLE, AND NPI |
28. MOTHER TRANSFERRED FOR MATERNAL |
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□ Hospital |
NAME: _______________________ NPI:_______ |
MEDICAL OR FETAL INDICATIONS FOR |
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□ Freestanding birthing center |
DELIVERY? □ Yes □ No |
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IF YES, ENTER NAME OF FACILITY MOTHER |
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□ Home Birth: Planned to deliver at home? 9 Yes 9 No |
TITLE: □ MD □ DO □ CNM/CM □ OTHER MIDWIFE |
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TRANSFERRED FROM: |
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□ Clinic/Doctor’s office |
□ OTHER (Specify)___________________ |
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□ Other (Specify)_______________________ |
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REV. 11/2003
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MOTHER |
29a. DATE OF FIRST PRENATAL CARE VISIT |
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29b. DATE OF LAST PRENATAL CARE VISIT |
30. TOTAL NUMBER OF PRENATAL VISITS FOR THIS PREGNANCY |
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31. MOTHER’S HEIGHT |
32. MOTHER’S |
PREPREGNANCY WEIGHT |
33. MOTHER’S WEIGHT |
AT DELIVERY |
34. DID MOTHER GET WIC FOOD FOR HERSELF |
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_______ (feet/inches) |
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_________ (pounds) |
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DURING THIS PREGNANCY? □ Yes □ No |
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35. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS |
36. NUMBER OF OTHER |
37. CIGARETTE SMOKING BEFORE AND DURING PREGNANCY |
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38. PRINCIPAL SOURCE OF |
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LIVE BIRTHS (Do not include |
PREGNANCY OUTCOMES |
For each time period, enter either the number of cigarettes or the |
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PAYMENT FOR THIS |
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this child) |
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(spontaneous or induced |
number of packs of cigarettes smoked. IF NONE, ENTER A0". |
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DELIVERY |
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losses or ectopic pregnancies) |
Average number of cigarettes or packs of cigarettes smoked per day. |
□ Private Insurance |
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35a. |
Now Living |
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35b. Now Dead |
36a. Other Outcomes |
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Number _____ |
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Number _____ |
Number _____ |
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# of cigarettes |
# of packs |
□ Medicaid |
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Three Months Before Pregnancy |
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First Three Months of Pregnancy |
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OR |
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□ Other |
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□ None |
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□ None |
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Second Three Months of Pregnancy _________ |
OR |
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Third Trimester of Pregnancy |
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OR |
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35c. DATE OF LAST LIVE BIRTH |
36b. DATE OF LAST OTHER |
39. DATE LAST NORMAL MENSES BEGAN |
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40. MOTHER’S MEDICAL RECORD NUMBER |
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PREGNANCY OUTCOME |
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MEDICAL |
41. RISK FACTORS IN THIS PREGNANCY |
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43. OBSTETRIC PROCEDURES (Check all that apply) |
46. METHOD OF DELIVERY |
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(Check all that apply) |
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Diabetes |
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□ Cervical cerclage |
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A. Was delivery with forceps attempted but |
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HEALTH |
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Prepregnancy |
(Diagnosis prior to this pregnancy) |
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□ Tocolysis |
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unsuccessful? |
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(Diagnosis in this pregnancy) |
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External cephalic version: |
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□ Yes |
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INFORMATION |
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B. Was delivery with vacuum extraction attempted |
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Hypertension |
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□ Successful |
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Prepregnancy |
(Chronic) |
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□ Failed |
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but unsuccessful? |
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(PIH, preeclampsia) |
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□ None of the above |
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□ Yes |
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Eclampsia |
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C. Fetal presentation at birth |
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□ Previous preterm birth |
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44. ONSET OF LABOR (Check all that apply) |
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Breech |
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□ Other previous poor pregnancy outcome (Includes |
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□ Premature Rupture of the Membranes (prolonged, ∃12 hrs.) |
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perinatal death, |
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D. Final route and method of delivery (Check one) |
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growth restricted birth) |
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□ Precipitous Labor (<3 hrs.) |
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□ Vaginal/Spontaneous |
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□ Pregnancy resulted from infertility |
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□ Prolonged Labor (∃ 20 hrs.) |
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□ Vaginal/Forceps |
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check all that apply: |
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□ Vaginal/Vacuum |
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□ Cesarean |
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Intrauterine insemination |
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If cesarean, was a trial of labor attempted? |
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□ Assisted reproductive technology (e.g., in vitro |
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□ Yes |
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45. CHARACTERISTICS OF LABOR AND DELIVERY |
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fertilization (IVF), gamete intrafallopian |
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□ No |
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transfer |
(GIFT)) |
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Induction of labor |
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47. MATERNAL MORBIDITY (Check all that apply) |
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□ Mother had a previous cesarean delivery |
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delivery) |
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Maternal transfusion |
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□ None of the above |
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□ Steroids (glucocorticoids) for fetal lung maturation |
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□ Third or fourth degree perineal laceration |
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42. INFECTIONS PRESENT AND/OR TREATED |
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received by the mother prior to delivery |
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Ruptured uterus |
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DURING THIS |
PREGNANCY (Check all that apply) |
□ Antibiotics received by the mother during labor |
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Unplanned hysterectomy |
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□ Clinical chorioamnionitis diagnosed during labor or |
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Gonorrhea |
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maternal temperature >38°C (100.4°F) |
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□ Unplanned operating room procedure |
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Syphilis |
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□ Moderate/heavy meconium staining of the amniotic fluid |
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Chlamydia |
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□ Fetal intolerance of labor such that one or more of the |
□ None of the above |
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Hepatitis B |
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following actions was taken: |
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Hepatitis C |
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measures, further fetal assessment, or operative delivery |
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□ Epidural or spinal anesthesia during labor |
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□ None of the above |
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NEWBORN
Mother’s Name ________________ |
Mother’s Medical Record No. ____________________ |
NEWBORN INFORMATION
48. NEWBORN MEDICAL RECORD NUMBER |
54. ABNORMAL CONDITIONS OF THE NEWBORN |
55. CONGENITAL ANOMALIES OF THE NEWBORN |
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(Check all that apply) |
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49. BIRTHWEIGHT (grams preferred, specify unit) |
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Assisted ventilation required immediately |
Anencephaly |
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Meningomyelocele/Spina bifida |
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Rev. 11/2003
NOTE: This recommended standard birth certificate is the result of an extensive evaluation process. Information on the process and resulting recommendations as well as plans for future
activities is available on the Internet at: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/vital_certs_rev.htm.
Document Information
| Fact Name | Description |
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| Purpose | The CDC U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth is used to officially document the birth of a child in the United States. |
| Standardization | This form is standardized across all states to ensure consistency in birth records nationwide. |
| Information Collected | The form collects essential details, including the child's name, date of birth, place of birth, and parental information. |
| Filing Requirement | Most states require the Certificate of Live Birth to be filed within a specific time frame after the birth, typically within 7 days. |
| State Variations | While the CDC provides a standard form, individual states may have specific requirements or additional forms governed by state law. |
| Legal Importance | This certificate serves as a legal document for establishing identity, citizenship, and eligibility for various benefits. |
| Access to Records | Parents can request copies of the birth certificate for their children, but access may be restricted in some states to protect privacy. |
CDC U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth - Usage Guidelines
Filling out the CDC U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth form is an important step in registering a newborn. This document is essential for obtaining a birth certificate, which serves as an official record of the birth. To ensure accuracy and completeness, follow these steps carefully.
- Start by gathering all necessary information. You will need details about the baby, parents, and the birth event.
- At the top of the form, enter the baby’s full name as it will appear on the birth certificate.
- Next, fill in the date and time of birth. Make sure to use the correct format.
- Provide the place of birth, including the city and state. If the birth occurs in a hospital, include the hospital's name.
- Indicate the baby’s sex by checking the appropriate box.
- Complete the section for the parents’ information. This includes full names, addresses, and dates of birth.
- In the section for the mother, include her maiden name, if applicable.
- Fill in the details about the parents' marital status at the time of the birth.
- Review the information for accuracy. Double-check names, dates, and spellings to avoid any errors.
- Sign and date the form at the designated area, ensuring that the signatures are legible.
- Submit the completed form to the appropriate state or local office as instructed.
After completing these steps, you will have successfully filled out the CDC U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth form. The next phase involves submitting this form to the relevant authorities to ensure your child's birth is officially recorded.
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Dos and Don'ts
When filling out the CDC U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth form, it is essential to follow specific guidelines to ensure accuracy and compliance. Here are some important dos and don’ts:
- Do use black or blue ink to complete the form.
- Do write clearly and legibly to avoid misinterpretation.
- Do include all required information, such as the baby's name, date of birth, and parents' details.
- Do double-check all entries for accuracy before submitting.
- Don't leave any required fields blank; if a question does not apply, indicate "N/A."
- Don't use correction fluid or tape on the form; this can cause issues with processing.
- Don't provide nicknames; use the legal names as they appear on identification documents.
- Don't forget to sign and date the form where indicated.
Common mistakes
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Incorrect Parent Information: One common mistake is providing inaccurate details about the parents. This includes misspellings of names, incorrect dates of birth, or wrong places of birth.
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Failure to Include All Required Signatures: Both parents may need to sign the form, depending on the state. Not obtaining the necessary signatures can delay the processing of the birth certificate.
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Missing or Incorrect Date of Birth: It's crucial to enter the correct date of birth for the child. A simple error here can lead to significant complications later on.
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Neglecting to Provide the Hospital Information: Many forms require the name and address of the hospital where the birth took place. Omitting this information can result in processing delays.
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Not Following Formatting Guidelines: Some sections of the form may have specific formatting requirements. For example, using all capital letters or specific date formats is often necessary.
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Inaccurate or Missing Social Security Numbers: If applicable, not including the social security numbers of the parents can lead to complications with identification and future documentation.
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Overlooking the Race and Ethnicity Section: Some forms require information about the parents' race and ethnicity. Leaving this blank or providing incorrect information can be problematic.
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Failing to Double-Check for Errors: Rushing through the form can lead to simple mistakes. Always take a moment to review the completed form before submission.