Birth certificate requirements??

[sillygoosegirl]

I just received a packet of forms to fill out before my first prenatal visit. One of the forms is titled "Information About You Needed For Your Baby's Birth Certificate"

Now, I know I'm a dirty hippy, but I think the stuff on this form is slightly insane.

They want from each of us (is this really the government's business?):
- Years of education.
- Race/ethnicity.
- How we are expecting to pay for the birth.

Additionally, they want to know DH's occupation and place of birth, but don't ask about my occupation or place of birth. I guess that doesn't matter because I'm a woman.

[purrbox]

I hate giving the government that much information. Too intrusive, IMO.

[catsarecute]

On our form, it asked for my pre-pregnancy weight!!!! What does that have to do with anything???

[Odonata]

I can only assume the info is used for studies.

[mandymay]

It's weird you got that before your first prenatal visit. Is it really just for the OB/hospital? I didn't get any birth certificate papers to fill out until after my daughter was born and I don't think they asked most of those questions.

[Dukes]

You just made me remember my son is 3 and I still haven't ordered him a birth certificate!