My first 3 babies were footprinted at birth (ie before I was able to hold them!) as part of identification. They were born in Lansing, Michigan, in 1973, 75, and 77. I was given birth certificates with the footprints - and presumably could use these as proof if there was any question of baby-swapping. Joy J
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 8:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Newborn footprints I haven't been able to find much published on the subject of newborn foorprinting for security purposes on our midwifery database. Apart from a couple of anecdotal items from the mid 90s, the only article evaluating its use is: Butz AM, Oski FA, Repke J et al. Newborn identification: compliance with AAP guidelines for perinatal care. Clinical Pediatrics, vol 32, no 2, Feb 1993, pp 111-113. Kathy Levine Infornation Officer MIDIRS 9 Elmdale Road Bristol BS8 1SL England Tel: 0117 925 1791 Fax: 0117 925 1792 Website: www.midirs.org E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
