The amount of information in The Cradle’s records varies according to the length of time that we worked with the birthparent(s) and the year in which the adoption was planned.

Medical History
Due to growing awareness about genetic medical conditions, many people have questions about their medical history. We are able to provide all the known information in our records about birth family members. This information often includes any known diseases within the birth family, a description of the pregnancy, facts about the labor and delivery process, records of time spent in the Cradle Nursery, and any medical developments of which we have been notified. For our earliest adoptions, the medical information we have usually does not address the types of medical concerns we have today because of advances in medicine.

Social History
The Cradle can provide all of the available Non-Identifying Information of birth relatives as recorded. This information usually includes age, physical description, religion, national descent, education level, occupation and marital status. When available we can also provide a description of the birthparents’ interests, their relationship with each other and the circumstances surrounding the decision to plan adoption. We will also let you know if we have had any contact with anyone from your birth family since the time of the adoption.

Brief Update/File Check
Often we hear from people who received their Non-Identifying Information years ago, and now they are interested in knowing if there is any additional information in the record. Because our practices have changed over time, it is possible that if you received your Non-Identifying Information before 1990 there may be additional information in the record that we can share with you. If you have received Non-Identifying Information in the past, you can request the Brief Update/File Check. This offers an additional opportunity for more complete historical information. We will also let you know if we have had any contact with anyone from your birth family since the time of the adoption.

Birthparent Report
For Birthparents, The Cradle can provide basic Non-Identifying Information about your birth child’s adoptive family at the time of the adoption. This report includes information about the birth of the baby and his or her early development. We will also let you know if we have had any subsequent contact from your birth son or daughter or from the adoptive family since the time of the adoption.