Do adoptive parents cover any of the birthmother's expenses?

Do adoptive parents cover any of the birthmother's expenses?

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In an independant or private adoption, often times the adoptive parents do cover the birthmother's expenses. And depending on the arrangements that are made between the adoptive parents and the birthmother, those costs can range from medical costs, legal costs, sometimes housing, clothing. It depends on the arrangements that are made. It's usually primarily the medical and legal costs for both the birthmother and the adoptive parents that are covered.