Who gets to name the baby when there’s an adoption plan? Does the expectant mother choose the name? Do the adoptive parents? And what happens to the baby’s name after the adoption is finalized?
In this quick bonus episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim and Heather answer a surprisingly common adoption question and explain how first names, last names, birth certificates, and name changes can work in adoption.
You’ll hear about:
- Who has the right to name the baby at birth
- Whether an expectant mother and adoptive parents can choose a name together
- What happens with the baby’s last name
- How the name may change after adoption
- Why communication and respect matter when a name has special meaning
Every adoption is different, but understanding the process can help both expectant mothers and adoptive families know what to expect.
