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The birthmother may sign anytime after the baby's birth.
There are two ways the birthmother can sign relinquishments: judicial and extra-judicial. Judicial consent (meaning she went to court and appeared before a judge to terminate her rights) is irrevocable at that time. The waiting period for extra-judicial consent is 45 days.
Allowable expenses are medical, hospital, legal, counseling, and some other pregnancy related expenses. Expenses are allowed up to 30 days post-partum.
Also, I think New York is an agency only state.
HTH.
Stephanie
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