Your original birth certificate is sealed after an adoption, legitimation or paternity determination. The state will issue you a new birth certificate and the original goes into a sealed file.  You can get a copy of your original birth certificate if you are at least 19 years old. You are the only person who can access the record. Your original birth certificate is not certified and cannot be used for legal purposes. The names of the biological parents on the original birth certificate may not be accurate (parents may use false names). You will receive all the documents in the sealed file vital records with your request, which may include court records or contact preferences from the biological parents. Once you’ve determined that you likely have a sealed birth certificate, download and print the pre-adoption birth certificate form. Provide as much complete information as possible. Be sure to write your full name as it appears on your current birth certificate. You also need to provide your parents’ names as they appear on your current birth certificate. You are the only person who may order this birth certificate. Provide complete information and sign the form. The fee for this non-certified birth certificate is $25. Make your check or money order payable to “Alabama Vital Records.” Make a copy of your form for your own records. Be sure to enclose a check or money order for the correct amount. Mail the form to the following address: Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics, P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, Alabama 36103-5625.
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One-sentence summary -- Determine if your original birth certificate has been placed in a sealed file. Download the form to order the pre-adoption birth certificate. Fill out the “Birth” section of the form. Fill out the “Applicant Section” of the form. Write a check or purchase a money order for the ordering fee. Mail the form.


When you're having a conversation, ask yourself whether she spends most of her time talking about herself, or if she seems genuinely interested in what you have to say, too. If the conversation always seems one-sided, she may be self-centered, which can make it hard to have a genuine connection with her. Keep in mind that sometimes people talk a lot when they're nervous. If she's talking fast, fidgeting, or switching quickly between topics, she might just be saying the first thing that comes to her mind to keep the conversation moving. You can learn about someone's character by observing everything from her closest relationships to the way she treats strangers. If she has a number of close, loving relationships with family and friends, for instance, she's likely warm, compassionate, and emotionally intelligent. However, if she has a history of being estranged from past family and friends, she may have a hard time navigating interpersonal relationships. Similarly, watch how she treats people when there's no benefit to her. A person who's polite and kind to a waiter, for instance, is probably that way in most of her interactions, but if she's snappy and rude, she may be revealing a more negative side to her character. When you're getting to know someone, you can learn a lot about them by discovering whether they're an introvert or an extrovert. Pay attention to how she acts around others. If she's the life of the party and seems to gain energy from being in a group, she's likely an extrovert. However, if she tends to withdraw, or she enjoys herself as part of a group but then needs time to herself to recharge, she's likely an introvert. Keep in mind that an introvert can still enjoy rich relationships with others, and it doesn't necessarily mean that she's shy. Being an introvert just means she'll need a little time to herself now and then to avoid being overstimulated. When you're learning about someone's character, pay attention to whether she tends to find something negative whenever she talks about other people. Similarly, watch for clues that she tends to blame others for past conflicts without accepting responsibility for her own actions. These can be signs of negative relationship patterns that tend to be pervasive and unlikely to change. However, it's also unhealthy if she only blames herself for things that might have gone wrong in her life, which indicates a lack of self-esteem. The ability to be vulnerable is a sign that someone is emotionally mature and capable of having healthy relationships. If the woman in question is always reserved and never seems to show her true emotions, she might have a hard time connecting in a way that's truly authentic.    Keep in mind that some people only open up to people they're very close to, so it may just take her longer to feel comfortable enough around you to show that side of herself. On the other hand, if she's quick to share her deepest secrets when she meets you, she may be overly eager to form attachments, which can be a sign of emotional immaturity.
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One-sentence summary -- Talk to her to see whether she's self-absorbed or a good listener. Watch her around others to learn more about her relationships. Bring her around groups of people to see if she's outgoing. Listen to how she talks about others to determine if she's kind. Open up to her to find out whether she can be vulnerable.


In all the studies that were done on foods, scientists were able to determine a specific list of foods that are low in phthalates.  These are foods you should focus on in your diet to help you reduce your exposure to this chemical.  Dairy products like low-fat milk and yogurt have low levels of phthalates as do eggs. Avoid high fat foods such as creams, whole milk, and fatty meats as much as possible. Among the grain group, pasta, rice and noodles consistently ranked lower in phthalates. In conventional fruits and vegetables, phthalates levels were very low; however, this is not true for conventional canned fruits, vegetables and pickles. Avoid canned or processed foods. Bottled water and other canned/bottled beverages were found to have low levels of phthalates. Although these foods are found to have low levels of phthalates, they are not completely free of them. In addition to focusing more on foods that are lower in phthalate levels, it's best to be aware of the foods that have high levels.  Stay away from these foods to reduce your overall exposure:  Studies have shown that phthalates were detectable at high levels in beef, poultry and pork.  Specifically in poultry, levels were high in the skin.  A few studies showed the phthalate level was lower in frozen meat and poultry.  High levels of phthalates were detected in fats like butter, margarine, cooking oils and animal fats (like lard). Dairy items like heavy cream, ice cream and cheese had high to very high levels of phthalates. Studies have also shown that phthalates are particularly high in some packaged foods.  Try to avoid these foods, especially for children, as you may be surprised at the concentration levels of phthalates.  Studies have shown that children get exposed to the highest concentration of phthalates from common packaged goods.  Since these chemicals have serious effects on infants and children, its important to avoid these foods. Scientist believe that part of the reason packaged foods in particular are so high in phthalates is that these chemicals are already present in the food in addition to the packaging. The phthalates can be transferred from the packaging to the food itself. Try to avoid packaged and processed foods (like cereals, crackers, and even infant formula).  Make your own versions of you and your child's favorite items from scratch at home. Since studies have shown that phthalates are unfortunately found in many foods, the best way to avoid this chemical may be by purchasing and eating 100% organic items.  100% organic foods are strictly monitored by the USDA. The farmers and manufactures have to follow a very specific set of guidelines to make sure foods are not exposed to a variety of different pesticides or chemicals — including phthalates.  Since many synthetic pesticides that are sprayed onto fruits and vegetables contain phthalates, make sure to look for produce that's labeled 100% organic. Also consider purchasing 100% organic dairy and meat products.  Phthalates seem to be attracted to fat and are found in high quantities in dairy products and meat products; however, DEHP, a toxic phthalate, has been found in certified organic dairy products. This may be because, even on small farms, milk is collected from cow's udders using plastic tubing.
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One-sentence summary --
Choose foods that are naturally low in phthalates. Avoid foods known to be very high in phthalates. Avoid packaged foods. Choose 100% organic foods.