Laila Helena
Laila Helena BHSc is a qualified naturopath who specialises in helping busy couples ditch fatigue and nagging health issues to confidently optimise their fertility and pregnancy. Ultimately, making and raising healthier babies. She supports infants in their first 1000 days of life – from the moment they are conceived until they have reached two years of age. She is also passionate about fertility and preconception because infertility and chronic health conditions among children are steadily rising, most of which are preventable. Laila uses her holistic investigative skills to find the root cause of any disease and treats it with naturopathic medicine and functional nutrition. Supporting the health of parents, parents-to-be and infants. Her mission? To improve global health one baby at a time.
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Breastmilk is finally getting the attention it deserves. More and more research is showing us just how incredible it is. Breastmilk isn't just baby food; it's a dynamic, living substance that changes to meet a baby's needs. And guess what? Mama's diet and lifestyle can play a significant role in shaping its composition. Yet, mamas are often overworked and underappreciated. Asking them to now think about the nutritional value of breastmilk can feel overwhelming. So here are a few naturopath-recommended tips that are easy to implement.
Breastmilk is a baby's ideal source of nutrition and immunity but, most incredibly, it is their ultimate gut gardener. It truly is a marvel of nature – a perfect blend of nutrients, hormones, beneficial probiotics and prebiotics.
Chicken soup is one of those wonder foods that helps to heal everything. It’s like a warm cuddle on a rainy day that nourishes and heals from the inside out. Many traditional cultures have their own variation of chicken soup, and it’s not hard to see why. Chicken soup is a highly nutritious meal that supports a healthy gut and immune function whilst providing essential nutrients for fertility, pregnancy and postpartum.
Preconception care is about a window of opportunity for you and your partner to optimise your baby’s health, reducing the risk for chronic health issues that are globally on the rise. In fact, by the time you are pregnant, it is often too late to make any significant health changes.
In an overly clean and sanitised world, is it possible that we have become too hygienic?