Healing Babies- Everything Preemie, Infancy, Birth, and Beyond

Welcome back! it's been a long couple of months without an episode, and Melissa explains where she intends on focusing the podcast in the future!Also, Melissa tunes into the spirit baby realm and shares messages for the monthly theme of August.If you are interested in a distant energy healing session and/or a spirit baby reading, book here!https://linktr.ee/HealingBabiesFollow Melissa on instagram or Facebook @ Healing_Babies

You've read that right... I'm pregnant! In this episode I share...- My pregnancy journey and conscious conception- How i've been dealing with anxieties/fears during pregnancy- The ups and downs of pregnancy i've been experiencing - Messages i've received from my spirit baby- Specific resources i've read/listened to, to navigate pregnancy after lossFind me on Instagram or Facebook at Healing_BabiesSchedule your own reiki healing session athttps://healingbabies.as.me/

February 2021 Spirit Baby Energy Reading (A Monthly episode from now on!)If you are trying to conceive, currently pregnant, or just looking for a message for the theme of February, take a listen to this weeks episode. In this mini episode, Melissa shares...- What is the theme of February this month- What specific messages want to come through from your spirit babies- The specific chakras to look at and nourish this month

In this episode, Melissa goes over a few basic steps on how to start your own communication with your baby in spirit. (Spirit baby communication includes... communicating with your baby before they are conceived, communicating with a miscarried soul, or communicating with an infant that has passed away).Here are a few tips and tools to start your communication in the spirit baby realm. Melissa also shares how to notice signs from your spirit baby/ developing your own unique sign with them.If you are interesting in spirit baby work, follow Melissa on instagram @Healing_Babies If you would like to schedule a reiki healing session (Distant or in person) Follow this linkhttps://calendly.com/healingbabies

Life update of where I am at, the lessons I have learned, and what has happened personally and professionally over the past 4 months. Melissa shares..- Personal lessons from her own miscarriage- How she is communicating with her own babies in spirit- Dreams she had pre pregnancy/ pre miscarriage- Where her work is leading her and services offeredIf you are interested in a reiki session, please check out Melissa's services / schedule athttps://calendly.com/healingbabiesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healing_babies/Current services offered:- In person reiki (St.Louis, Mo) or Distant Reiki (Done via Zoom or Facetime)- Fertility Reiki Packages- Healing from Infant Loss Reiki + Channeled messages from baby in spirit- Pregnancy/Post Partum Reiki- Infant Reiki

This episode is dedicated to all the preemie parents. Melissa lists 8 tips on how to realistically survive your Nicu stay. Specifically Melissa shares insight on...- The importance of routine- Self Care- Expecting the unexpected- It's ok to NOT be positive- Kangaroo care- Finding your nurse crew- Maternity leave- Speaking upLet Melissa know what you think on instagram @ Healing_BabiesIf you are interested in Reiki for your preemie, or for yourself, you can set up an appointment on Instagram @Healing_Babies

Enjoy this free guided meditation! Melissa uses this visual "healing light" meditation to ground, clear, and raise the energy of each chakra / energy field. If you are looking for a little extra peace and quiet in your day, this is your sign to commit. Find a cozy spot, relax, and enjoy this free guided meditation!

In this episode, Melissa discusses...* What Reiki is and how it works*The energy field of babies and how they are different from adults* How birth trauma and emotional issues affect the energy field* The energetic cord between the baby and mom* The specific benefits of energy healing on babies* The importance of grounding & why babies struggle to feel grounded* A few personal stories of babies + reiki*Book recommendations to further your studies on the human energy fieldHave you ever had an energy healing experience for yourself? Have you ever had one for your baby?! Please message me on Instagram @ Healing_Babies and tell me your story!As always, you can message me with specific questions about infant reiki / how to set up an appointment for your baby or yourself!With love,Melissa

Today, Melissa shares personal stories and insights on dealing with the grief of losing a loved one who is a young child. Melissa talks about...* The spiritual perspective she believes in* Her personal tips on dealing with grief* Books to help change your perspective* How to communicate with loved ones on the other side

Say whaaat? Yup, this topic is a little out there...On today's episode, Melissa share her psychic/spiritual perspective on babies choosing their body, health, soulmates, parents, etc before they come to Earth. If you are a parent wondering why your baby is suffering, please tune in to this quick solo episode for support. Authors mentioned in this podcast dealing with past life interviews: Michael NewtonBrian WeissTo get more information on infant reiki/ Pregnancy/Postpartum Reiki, follow Melissa on Instagram at Healing_Babies for more details!

This episode is all about PAIN! In this episode, Melissa dives deep and explains...-When babies actually develop responses to painful stimuli- Studies proving babies experience pain and have a lower threshold- Common painful procedures babies go through- How pain and trauma affects neurodevelopment- How we can do better as caregiversIf you loved this episode, please feel free to share with a friend! Also, you can find Melissa on Instagram at Healing_Babies

In this episode, Melissa is discussing all things ENERGY! Melissa is a current NICU RN and Reiki practitioner, and in this episode she discusses....- How she discovered reiki and started practicing energy work- The human energy field (as an adult) and the layers that incorporate it- The Chakras + explaining the main concept and location of each one- The energy field of a baby + how that differs from that of an adult- What happens to the energetic field of a baby immediately after birth +- How trauma interacts in the energy field- The energetic bond moms + babies share- Personal stories of working in the NICU + working with the energy of babiesHope you enjoy! Also, catch me on instagram @Healing_Babies*If you are interested in 1:1 or a distant reiki session, message Melissa on Instagram for more information

How can you better prepare yourself for a NICU stay? Listen to Melissa's tips on the research you can do, what you can (Somewhat) expect from your baby's gestation, and common terms used in the NICU. In this episode, Melissa covers...- What to expect from a 24-28 week old preemie- What to expect for feeding your baby- Common NICU visitor restrictions (Covid guidelines as well)- What do NICU terms such as "Brady's, Intubated & Dosed" mean?- General guidelines to anticipate discharge

Today's episode is all about dealing with grief and PTSD from losing the experience of having a "normal infancy." Melissa shares- What is PTSD + Symptoms of Birth Trauma PTSD- Statistics of PTSD and hospital stays- Tips on dealing with PTSD from NICU / Hospital stay- Book + Website recommendation- Healing guided meditation to let go of grief and guilt

In this episode, Melissa discusses...* What is currently being done in birthing units/NICUs right now* The Potential positives / negatives of giving birth during this pandemic* Current Breastfeeding research + Mom's who are positive for Covid 19* How to better prepare yourself if you are expecting* A guided meditation to cultivate calmness + peacefulness. Want to share your birth story with Melissa? Please follow and contact Melissa on Instagram at Healing_Babies

Healing Babies- Everything Preemie, Infancy, Birth, and beyond Hi! I’m Melissa Kemper. Host of Healing Babies, current NICU Registered nurse, and reiki therapist. Healing babies is a podcast about infant development, birth stories, preemiehood, parenthood, and everything in between. Tune in each week for tips on how to care for your little one and stories of listeners just like yourself.