M. Michelle Erich

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Phone: 805-650-6160; 800-806-2010 Fax: 805-650-0552

M. Michelle Erich 290 Maple Court, Suite 118 Ventura, CA Ventura Co. 93003 (Ventura Co.)View Map

Birth Mother Form

Law Offices of M. Michelle Erich

PERSONAL ADOPTION SERVICES

M. Michelle Erich, Esq.

Congratulations! You have made a hard decision,

but it is surely the best decision for you and very

importantlyfor your baby. Let's get you started!

Michelle is waiting to help you find the right home

for your baby!

Michelle will need information from you and your

agreement for her to be your legal representative. Her form is

printed below. You can highlight and print the form,

then mail it in. If you need help with any questions,

call 1-800-806-2010!

BIRTHMOTHER INFORMATION

Date __________________ Referred by ____________________

Due date _____________ Child's Sex _________________

Full name ______________________________________________

Other names used ________________________________________

Home address ____________________________________________

______________________________________________________

Phone numbers_________________________________________

Represented by attorney ( ) yes ( ) no

Name, address, phone ___________________________________

____________________________________________________

Live with parents? _______________ Others - Who?____________

Live-with the baby's father during past year? ________ Dates _______

Family aware of Adoption plan? ____ Do they agree/support? _____

Social Security No. ._____________ Drivers Lic. _______________

American Indian? _____ Registered? _____

If yes: What tribe(s)? ________________ Degree? __________%

Date of birth _____________________ Place of birth ___________

Age _____ Race ______________ Religion _________________

Hair ______ Eyes _____ Complexion ______ Height ______ Weight _____

Marital status ( ) Single ( ) Divorced ( ) Separated ( ) Married

Are you married but your husband is not the father of the child? _______

If yes, is husband aware of pregnancy? ____ Agree to adoption plan? ____
Willing to Consent? ______

Marital History

Husband's name, Date and Place of Marriage,
Date and Place of Divorce ( A certified copy
of both
the marriage certifiicate and dissolution decree will be needed.)

_____________________________________________________

Your other children : Provide name, age, address, father's name

1. _____________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________

Highest education ______________________
Present Occupation ____________________

Employer _________________________________________
Phone_______________________________

Work address __________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Pregnancy history

Your Health: (1-10 scale) _______
Any conditions/illnesses? __________________

First Pregnancy ( ) yes ( ) no How many priors? _______
To term? ______

C-sections? _________
Miscarriages? _____________
Abortions? ________________

Any problems with this pregnancy? __________________________

List medications taken during this pregnancy ___________________

Any accidents during this pregnancy? _________________________

Smoke? ____ During this pregnancy? _______
How much? _____________________________

Drink alcohol? ____ During this pregnancy? _____
How much/ how often? _________________

Drug use? ____ During this pregnancy? _____

What?/How much?/ How often? ____________________________

Problems with prior pregnancies or deliveries? _________________

Medical information

Doctor's name, address, phone _____________________________

____________________________________________________

Hospital name, address, phone ____________________________

____________________________________________________
Pre-registered? _________________________________

General information

Any criminal convictions? You? _______________/the father? _______

Drug arrests/convictions? You? _______________/the father? _______

Any accusations of child abuse/neglect? You? __________ the father? ____

Church affiliation: Provide name, address, phone, pastor/priest's name

_________________________________________________________

Previous adoptionplacments: Brief description with date(s)

_________________________________________________________

Why have you chosen adoption for this child?

_________________________________________________________

Criteria (if any) for adopting parents

Married ____ Age ____ Race ______ Religion _________
Education ___
Number of other children __________
Health conditions _________________________________________
Other _________________________________________________

Expectations/preferences regarding open adoption arrangements

______________________________________________________

Describe yourself, i.e. hobbies, activities,
talents, training, sports, family/church/
community involvements, goals/plans__________________________

_______________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Child's Father's Full Name_______________________________

Other names used _______________________________________

Address ____________________________________________

Phones ___________________________________________

Live-together during past year? ___________
Dates ___________________________________

His Age __________ Race _____________
Religion ______________________

Hair ______ Eyes _____
Complexion ______ Height _____
Weight __________

Date of birth _____________________
Place of birth ____________________________________

Social Security No. ________________
Drivers Lic. _____________________

American Indian? _____ Registered? _____
What tribe(s)? _____________________________

Degree? __________%

His Marital Status ( ) Single ( ) Divorced ( )
Separated ( ) Married

His Marital History: Wife's name, Date and Place of Marriage,
Date and Place of Divorce

_______________________________________________________

Other children : Provide name, age, address, parentage

1._____________________________________________________

2.____________________________________________________

Ishe current on all child support? _________

His Education _________________

Occupation______________________________________________

Employer_______________________________________________

Workaddress___________________________________________
 Phone ______________________________________

Aware of pregnancy? ______ Aware adoption plan? _______________

Agree to adoption plan _____

Will he sign a Waiver or Consent? ______________________________

Has he filed with the court to establish parental rights? _______________

MEDICAL INFORMATION

Date ___________________________
Due date ___________
Child¿s Sex _____________

Full name ________________________________________________________

Indicate by checking appropriate box if either birth parent or
any relative ( i.e., mother, father, sisters or brothers) have had,
or now have, the medical conditions listed below.
Indicate relative¿s relationship to child. On a separate attachment,
indicate for each positive response the cause, treatment, specific medications,
parts of body involved, age at onset, and any other explanatory information.
If more than one condition or relative is indicated, specify clearly.

Medical Condition You Your family Father's family

Club foot or any `

orthopedic problem.

2. Harelip (cleft lip)

or cleft plate.

3. Chromosome

abnormality.

4. Congenital heart

defect.

5. Down¿s Syndrome.

6. Hydrocephalus.

7. Muscular Dystrophy.

8. Spina Bifida.

9. Tay-Sachs.

10. Multiple Sclerosis

11. Cerebral Palsy.

12. Seizures, convulsions

or epilepsy.

13. Anemia.

Medical Condition You Your Family Father¿s family.

14. AIDS.

15. Blood disorders.

16. Cancer.

17. Tumors.

18. Cystic Fibrosis

19. Huntington¿s

disease.

20. Hodgkin¿s

disease.

21. Alzheimer¿s

disease.

22. Blindness,

Glaucoma or other

visual problems.

23. Deafness or

other ear problems.

24. Speech problems.

25. Learning disability.

26. Retardation:

Mental or physical

27. Hemophilia.

28. Diabetes.

29. Thyroid disorder.

30. Sickle Cell

Anemia or trait

31. Hypertension

(high blood pressure

or low blood

pressure)

32. Stroke.

33. Heart attack.

34. Asthma.

35. Arthritis.

36. Kidney disease.

37. Tuberculosis

38. Mental illness.

39. Schizophrenia

40. Manic Depressive

(Bipolar disorder)

41. Alcoholism

42. Drug usage.

43. Any other

malformations.

44. Other Paralysis

or crippling disorder.

45. Other hormone

disorder.

46. Other

cardiovascular

problems.

47. Repeated attacks

of fever with no

infection.

48. Hospitalization:

operation or injury.

49. Allergies:

Hay fever

Food

Local

Anesthetic

Penicillin

Antibiotics

Sulfa Drop

Codeine

Aspirin

Iodine

Other.

50. Eczema or

other skin condition.

51. Any other family

medical information. ___________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Indicate medications/drugs taken during this pregnancy;

medication/drugs taken during the five years prior to this pregnancy.

YES NO When taken What, When , How much FREQUENCY

1. Aspirin

2. Antibiotics

3. Antihistamines

Types __________

4. Hormones

Types __________

5. Cortisone

(ACTH, etc.)

6. Diet pills

Types __________

7. Sleeping pills

Types __________

8. Nerve pills/

tranquilizers

9. Medicine for

cancer

Type _________

10. Heart/blood

pressure pills

Type _________

11. Thalidomides

12. Medicine for

nausea

Type _________

13. Medicine for

convulsions

14. Nose drops

15. Alcohol

16. Amphetamines

Type _________

17. Barbiturates

18. Cocaine

19. Heroin

20. LSD

21. Marijuana

22. Cigarettes

23. Folic acid

24. Other vitamins

and dietary

supplements


Indicate Yes or No before each question.

____________ Are you and the father of this pregnancy blood relatives?

_____________ Will you be age 35 or older when the baby is due?

_____________ Are you willing to have an amniocentesis?

_____________ Do you or the baby's father have a birth defect,
or have you had a child born dead or alive with a birth defect?

Please describe birth defect: ________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

____________ Are there other known inherited or chromosomal
disorders in either your family or the father¿s family?

Describe the disorder: _____________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________ Have you taken any of the following drugs
during this pregnancy: seizure medications, alcohol
(more than two drinks/glasses daily), anti- cancer drugs,
anticoagulants, lithium, or tobacco?

Please list which drugs; when during the pregnancy; amount; frequency:
 _________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

_________________ Have you had any X-ray exposure since your
last menstrual period?

Describe: ___________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

_________________ Have you been exposed to any chemicals
or noxious agents since
your last menstrual period?

Describe: ___________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

_________________ Have you taken any medications or
any abusive substances
(¿drugs¿) since your last menstrual period?

List which drugs; when during the pregnancy; amount; frequency:

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

______ Have you ever had genital herpes?

_______ Have you had diabetes?

________ Have you had measles? Please provide date: _____________

_________ Have you had a blood disease or blood clotting problems?

Describe: ___________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

________________ Have you had syphilis or other venereal disease?

Give dates & disease & treatment completed ____________________

____________________________________________________________

________________ Do you have cats?

________________ Do you clean the litter box?

BIRTH PARENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, the undersigned, represent that the information contained
in the Adoption Information

Application and Medical Information forms is true and accurate.

I acknowledge that the adoptive parents and other parties will
rely on this information in making a determination to proceed
with the anticipated adoption.

I further understand that any false statement herein is perjury
and in violation of penal laws of my state and may subject me to
criminal and/or civil penalties under the law.

Areas Of Practice

  • Adoption Law
  • Estate Planning
  • Guardianships
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Stepparent Adoptions
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