Shining Light Baby

Shining Light Baby Shining Light Baby is a Surrogacy agency specializing in family creation through Third Party Reprodu

One day, you’ll sit beside them, tiny fingers in yours, and share the story of how they came to be.You’ll tell them they...
08/08/2025

One day, you’ll sit beside them, tiny fingers in yours, and share the story of how they came to be.

You’ll tell them they were wanted beyond words.

That it all began with love, and courage, and the unrelenting hope of becoming their parent.

That you crossed oceans, overcame challenges, and never gave up.

Because your family’s story wasn’t ordinary, it was extraordinary. 💛

There’s no single way to build a family - only the one that’s meant for you.

💡 Applying for fertility or surrogacy grants?A strong application can open the door to life-changing support, but it tak...
08/07/2025

💡 Applying for fertility or surrogacy grants?

A strong application can open the door to life-changing support, but it takes preparation.

Here are 6 ways to set yourself up for success:

1️⃣ Tell your story honestly – Share your journey to parenthood in a clear, heartfelt, and focused way.
2️⃣ Follow instructions to the letter – Every detail matters, from word counts to document formats.
3️⃣ Gather documents early – Don’t wait until the last minute. Be ready with income proof, medical letters, and more.
4️⃣ Be transparent about your finances – It might feel vulnerable, but honesty helps your application stand out.
5️⃣ Apply to multiple grants – They’re competitive, so increase your chances by submitting several personalized applications.
6️⃣ Stay organized – Our free grant tracker can help you keep everything on schedule and stress-free.

✨ Want to make the process easier? Download our free spreadsheet to track deadlines, requirements, and your progress—all in one place.

📲 Visit https://f.mtr.cool/zjtikgwfom to get started.

Thinking about becoming a gestational carrier? Your journey starts with a thorough the screening process.From your first...
08/06/2025

Thinking about becoming a gestational carrier? Your journey starts with a thorough the screening process.

From your first application to being cleared for IVF, each step is designed to keep you, the intended parents, and the baby safe, supported, and ready for success.

Curious about what to expect? We break it all down, step by step, in our latest blog post.

✨ Learn more about how to get started in our latest blog: https://f.mtr.cool/ydmcqfebor

Pro Tip: Choose your pregnancy care provider early.As a gestational carrier, you get to choose the provider who cares fo...
08/05/2025

Pro Tip: Choose your pregnancy care provider early.

As a gestational carrier, you get to choose the provider who cares for you during pregnancy — whether it’s an OB or a midwife.

Don’t wait until later in the journey to find someone who truly listens, respects your role, and makes you feel at ease. If you’re unsure, ask other surrogates or your agency for referrals.

Switching providers mid-pregnancy is possible (and sometimes necessary), but finding the right fit early on sets the tone for your entire experience. You deserve a care team that sees you, hears you, and supports you fully.

August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day 💛And we want to take a moment to recognize the strength, resilience, and heart th...
08/04/2025

August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day 💛

And we want to take a moment to recognize the strength, resilience, and heart that single moms bring to everything they do, including surrogacy.

✨ Can you be a surrogate if you’re a single mom? Yes—you absolutely can.

Being a single parent doesn’t disqualify you from becoming a gestational carrier. In fact, many agencies and intended parents deeply value the lived experience, emotional maturity, and caregiving strength that single moms offer.

What does matter is that you:
✔️ Have a strong support system
✔️ Meet health and pregnancy history guidelines
✔️ Can balance the demands of pregnancy and parenting
✔️ Are emotionally and financially stable

If you’re a single mom considering surrogacy, know that your strength, experience, and care can mean the world to a growing family.

Today is American Family Day 💛A celebration of the people who hold your heart, however they came into your life.At Shini...
08/03/2025

Today is American Family Day 💛

A celebration of the people who hold your heart, however they came into your life.

At Shining Light Baby, we know that families are built in many ways: through biology, surrogacy, adoption, intention, and deep love. What defines a family isn’t how it starts, but how it grows.

So today, we honor:
💛 Intended parents dreaming of the day they’ll hold their baby
💛 Gestational carriers making parenthood possible
💛 Families who were formed in unexpected, beautiful ways

However your story unfolds, your family matters. And we’re honored to walk beside you on the way.

August is National Breastfeeding Month 💛Whether you’re planning to induce lactation, use donor milk, or choosing formula...
08/01/2025

August is National Breastfeeding Month 💛

Whether you’re planning to induce lactation, use donor milk, or choosing formula—there’s no single way to nourish a baby. What matters most is finding what works best for your family.

Here are 4 things to know:

🍼 1. Breast milk is uniquely tailored to each baby.
Its composition shifts over time to meet your baby’s changing needs—providing immunity, nutrition, and comfort in every drop.

🤱 2. Some surrogates choose to pump and provide breast milk after delivery.
This can be arranged as part of the postpartum plan, depending on the surrogate’s interest and the intended parents’ preferences. If the intended parents opt not to use breast milk, or it is not feasible to ship, many surrogates choose to donate their milk to a milk bank to support other infants in need.

🌿 3. Induced lactation is possible for non-gestational parents.
With medical support and consistent pumping, some parents can produce breast milk even without carrying the pregnancy.

💛 4. Fed is Best.
All infant feeding options are valid. Breastfeeding, pumping, formula, donor milk—what matters most is that your baby is nourished and you feel supported.

While breast milk offers many advantages, the best feeding plan is the one that meets your baby’s needs and supports your well-being.

❌ Genetic testing isn’t about finding “perfect” embryos.✅ It’s about increasing the chances of a healthy, successful pre...
07/31/2025

❌ Genetic testing isn’t about finding “perfect” embryos.
✅ It’s about increasing the chances of a healthy, successful pregnancy. 💛

Here’s why fertility clinics often recommend it:

🔬 It helps identify embryos most likely to implant and grow normally.
💔 It can reduce the risk of miscarriage caused by chromosomal issues.
🧬 It allows parents to avoid or prepare for certain genetic conditions.
🎯 It helps guide decisions about which embryo to transfer.

For intended parents, having embryos tested in advance can sometimes shorten matching time. And for many gestational carriers, knowing that genetic screening has been done can offer peace of mind and confidence going into the journey, especially if it increases the chances of a successful first transfer.

Finding the right surrogate is one of the most important steps in your surrogacy journey. But how does the matching proc...
07/30/2025

Finding the right surrogate is one of the most important steps in your surrogacy journey. But how does the matching process actually work?

From sharing your story to meeting your potential surrogate, every step is designed to help you build a strong, meaningful connection with the person who will help grow your family.

In our latest blog post, we explain how the matching process works and what you can expect along the way.

💛 Ready to take the first step? Learn more at: https://f.mtr.cool/fvzglubpvx

Sharing your day with a friend isn’t just emotional support, it drops cortisol and helps regulate stress. A University o...
07/29/2025

Sharing your day with a friend isn’t just emotional support, it drops cortisol and helps regulate stress.

A University of Illinois study found that conversations with close female friends help women stay calmer, no matter their age.

In other words: friendship really is medicine.

Whether you’re in the waiting, the wondering, or the recovery, who you surround yourself with matters.

Tag the people who lift you up! 💛

Not every journey to parenthood follows a straight line.Sometimes it winds. Sometimes it waits.And sometimes… it finds i...
07/28/2025

Not every journey to parenthood follows a straight line.
Sometimes it winds. Sometimes it waits.
And sometimes… it finds its way through the unexpected.

But love doesn’t keep score.
It doesn’t ask how you got there.
It simply arrives—
and makes itself at home.

Wherever you are - waiting, wondering, or slowly moving ahead - we’re holding space for your journey to unfold.

Look who's growing up so fast! 😍 Baby Boy "L" is already five months old. We’re thrilled to share this adorable update f...
07/25/2025

Look who's growing up so fast! 😍 Baby Boy "L" is already five months old.

We’re thrilled to share this adorable update from Intended Parent “L” and Surrogate Brittany’s journey.

Isn't he precious? ❤️

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