Jenna Poole is a certified Nutritional Medicine practitioner from Albury, NSW Australia. She specializes in the treatment of hormonal and gut issues in women, with a particular interest in pregnancy and pre-pregnancy preparation. 

In this conversation Jenna & Dr Max discuss optimal pre-pregnancy strategies including eating for nutrient density,  building your nutrient ‘powerbank’, the importance of regular menstrual cycling, knowing ones’s body, preventing stretch marks and much more.

TIMESTAMPS

00:01:00 Podcast begins
00:01:08 Jenna’s backstory and dietary journey
00:05:04 Surviving vs thriving
00:06:10 Jenna’s female patients present with gut and hormonal issues
00:08:58 Menstrual cycle as a sign of fertility
00:12:14 Diet and nutrition for a healthy cycle
00:15:25 Stress and HPA axis dysfunction contributing to irregular cycles
00:19:00 Minimum preparation time prior to conception and knowing your body
00:23:15 Building your micro-nutrient powerbank
00:27:40 Cultivating nutrient surplus prior to pregnancy
00:29:00 The importance of food quality and sourcing
00:33:40 Offal, seafood and animal foods for a healthy pregnancy
00:36:30 Liver is the most valuable food
00:38:20 Fat soluble vitamins
00:40:50 Stretch marks and how to prevent them
00:43:30 Like supports like
00:45:20 Advice to vegetarians and vegans
00:51:20 Protein, carbs, fat
00:55:00 The essential role of dietary fat and cholesterol
00:56:50 Making space in your life for pregnancy

JENNA

Website - https://www.jennapoole.com/
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DR MAX

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