Shining Light Baby

Today, in support of National Infertility Awareness Week #NIAW2025, we’re proudly wearing orange to raise awareness and show our commitment to the fertility community. At Shining Light Baby, we stand with those facing infertility and work every day to help families build their dream of parenthood. Join us and wear orange today to show your support for the infertility awareness movement! Together, we can spread awareness and inspire change in the journey toward accessible fertility care. #WearOrange2025 #InfertilityAwareness #ShiningLightBaby

Today, we’re celebrating Amber Kotschi, our amazing Surrogate Program Coordinator! 🎂 Amber’s dedication, compassion, and hard work make such a difference in the lives of our surrogates and intended parents. She goes above and beyond to ensure every journey is filled with support and care. Amber, we appreciate everything you do and hope your day is as wonderful as you are! Wishing you a year filled with joy, love, and success. Join us in wishing Amber a Happy Birthday! 🎈✨

Our Co-Founder and Asian Program Manager, Vicky Li, recently attended the China Reproductive Medicine and Health Conference in Chengdu, China, from April 12-13. During this event, Vicky had the opportunity to connect with some incredible leaders in the fertility and surrogacy industry, such as: 🔶 The Owner of Global Fertility & Genetics  🔶 Representatives from a Malaysian fertility clinic 🔶 Rainie Fang, an attorney with Tsong Law Group  🔶 The Head of Sales and Sales Manager from ARK.CRYO  Vicky also held private consultations with potential intended parents to offer guidance and discuss family-building options. At Shining Light Baby, we’re committed to building strong international partnerships to support families around the world. It’s amazing to connect with professionals from different regions and continue our mission to help more families grow.

Today, we’re celebrating Stormy Chapman, our incredible Surrogate Intake Coordinator! 🎂 Stormy plays such a vital role in welcoming and guiding surrogates at the beginning of their journeys, offering kindness, support, and expertise through every step of the screening process. Stormy, we are so grateful for your dedication, passion, and the warmth you bring to our team. Wishing you a day filled with joy, love, and all the happiness you bring to others! Join us in wishing Stormy a Happy Birthday!

Shining Light Baby Co-founders Vicky Li and Mariana Martinez recently traveled to New York to meet with Dr. Melvin Thornton, Reproductive Endocrinologist, and Shantai Bonilla, Practice Director at Global Fertility & Genetics. Dr. Thornton brings decades of experience, a compassionate approach, and a deep commitment to helping families grow. It was an incredible opportunity to discuss how our teams can work together to support intended parents and surrogates through their journeys. We’re so grateful to collaborate with professionals who share our heart for family building. 💛

Women shape the world in countless ways—through love, resilience, and the strength to lift others up. Strong women build strong families, and strong families build a better world. Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible surrogates, intended mothers, and professionals who make parenthood possible. Their kindness, dedication, and support create families and change lives forever.

March is Surrogacy Awareness Month, and today, we’re shining a light on every person who makes this path to parenthood possible. Surrogacy is a collective effort. A team of dedicated individuals working together with one goal: helping families grow. 💛 Surrogates – selflessly carrying a child for someone else 👩⚕️ Doctors & nurses – ensuring a safe and healthy pregnancy 📜 Attorneys – providing guidance through complex legal processes 🧠 Mental health professionals – providing crucial support and guidance 🍼 Agencies & coordinators – connecting, educating, and advocating 🏡 Intended parents – whose dreams drive this journey forward 👨👩👧👦 Family & friends – offering love and encouragement along the way It takes trust, compassion, and teamwork to make surrogacy a reality—and we are deeply grateful for everyone who plays a part.

🌟 Employee of the Month: Jodi Loehman! 🌟 We’re thrilled to recognize Jodi Loehman, our amazing Surrogate Intake Specialist, as this month’s Employee of the Month! 🎉 Jodi has been an incredible asset to our team, especially during our recent growth. She’s always willing to implement new ideas and find ways to improve the process for surrogates, making sure every applicant feels supported and informed from the very first step. Her passion for surrogacy, combined with her background as an operating room nurse and two-time surrogate, allows her to truly connect with and guide potential surrogates with care and expertise. Beyond her dedication to Shining Light Baby, Jodi is a proud wife and mom of four, balancing her time between work, family, and cheering on her kids at their sports events. Jodi, thank you for your commitment, innovation, and the kindness you bring to our team. We’re so lucky to have you! 💕

🌟 Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Pioneers in Reproductive Healthcare 🌟 Today, we’re highlighting incredible individuals whose contributions have shaped the landscape of reproductive health and family-building: ✨ Dr. Jocelyn Elders: The first Black U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Elders advocated for comprehensive healthcare and access to fertility treatments, opening doors for countless families. ✨ Henrietta Lacks: Her immortal HeLa cells revolutionized medical research, advancing fertility science and countless breakthroughs, leaving a legacy of hope and healing. ✨ Dr. Yvette Fay Francis-McBarnette: A groundbreaking physician whose work laid the foundation for modern genetic testing, ensuring better outcomes for families and communities. ✨ Loretta Ross: A leader in the Reproductive Justice movement, co-founder of SisterSong, and advocate for equitable access to family-building options like surrogacy and fertility care. Their contributions remind us of the importance of equitable healthcare and the power of advocacy in shaping a better future for all families. Let’s honor their legacies by continuing the work for reproductive justice and family-building for everyone.

Happy Chinese New Year!  新年快乐 🎊 As we welcome the Year of the Snake, we celebrate its powerful symbolism in Chinese culture—wisdom, intuition, and transformation. It’s a time to embrace the quiet strength and resilience that can guide us through life’s incredible journeys. 🥰 It’s All About Family: Chinese New Year is the most important holiday for family reunions. People travel far and wide to spend time with loved ones, sharing meals and traditions that bring joy and connection. 🧧 Lucky Red Envelopes: Known as hongbao, these red envelopes filled with money are given to children and unmarried adults to symbolize good luck and prosperity for the year ahead. 🗓️ Festivities Last 15 Days: The celebrations don’t stop on New Year’s Day! The holiday wraps up with the Lantern Festival, a magical night of light and community. Wishing you wisdom, prosperity, and happiness in the Year of the Snake! 🐍