Shining Light Baby, LLC, which operates as Shining Light Baby, is a for-profit surrogacy agency founded in 2020 and based in Schaumburg, Illinois. It works as a full-service agency, meaning it coordinates a surrogacy journey end to end rather than handling a single piece of it, and it is run by a small team of roughly seven people.
The agency was started by co-founders who also lead its language-specific programs: Vicky Li serves as Asian Program Director and Mariana Martinez as Spanish Program Director. That structure reflects a practice built around families who may be more comfortable working in a language other than English, including intended parents living outside the United States.
Shining Light Baby works with intended parents of many family structures, including LGBTQ+ couples and single parents, as well as international clients. On the surrogate side, it matches gestational carriers who are U.S. citizens and applies its own screening criteria covering age, pregnancy history, prior cesarean deliveries and smoking; those requirements, along with the compensation range it offers surrogates, are detailed in the tables further down this page. The agency publishes its fee structure rather than quoting privately, and that information also appears below.
The agency participates in the Men Having Babies Surrogacy Advisor provider directory, a resource used largely by gay intended fathers, and maintains a profile there. It also appears in other third-party agency directories.
Among the client reviews on file, several intended parents describe step-by-step guidance from named coordinators and responsiveness to questions over the course of their journey, including families who worked with the agency in Spanish. The full review and rating details appear below.
AI summary of 11 reviews · can make mistakes
Reviewers are overwhelmingly positive, often describing a supportive, caring staff and a journey that felt simple and well guided. Both surrogates and intended parents frequently mention being happy with their match, and several say their questions were answered promptly. A small minority of feedback is negative and questions the agency's honesty, without giving details.
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I was a surrogate for Shining Light and I will forever be grateful for them! They made my journey so simple and enjoyable. All the staff are so supportive and caring. Highly recommend this agency if you are considering surrogacy or if you are intended parents. I was matched with the most amazing couple and we have a bond that can never be broken. Thank you Shining Light!
View on Google (opens in a new tab)Summary: Single 1-star Yelp review warning prospective clients that the agency is, in the reviewer's characterization, dishonest; no operational detail given.
Read the original on Yelp (opens in a new tab)Great service ! They made this journey very easy! we are very grateful to them for all their support.
View on Google (opens in a new tab)Shinning Light Baby is a fantastic surrogacy agency that makes you feel right at home. From the start, they walk you through every part of the process, making sure you understand everything. They're always there to answer any questions you have and help you in any way they can. The closeness and care they show towards parents are truly amazing. Special mention must go to Amber and Mariana, who have been exceptionally supportive and helpful throughout our experience. Their unwavering support and guidance have made a significant difference in our journey. They go above and beyond to make the experience smooth and comforting.
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Base compensation
$45,000 – $75,000
Published by the agency. Benefits and allowances are usually on top of this.
Requirements change — confirm with the agency before applying.
See which agencies fit youShining Light Baby accepts gestational surrogates between 21 and 42 years old.
Shining Light Baby requires surrogates to have a BMI of 32 or lower.
Yes. Shining Light Baby requires surrogates to have had at least 1 prior pregnancy.
No. Shining Light Baby requires surrogates to be non-smokers.
Shining Light Baby's citizenship or residency requirement for surrogates: U.S. citizen.
