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.TIMESTAMPS00:01:00 Podcast begins00:01:08 Jenna’s backstory and dietary journey00:05:04 Surviving vs thriving00:06:10 Jenna’s female patients present with gut and hormonal issues00:08:58 Menstrual cycle as a sign of fertility00:12:14 Diet and nutrition for a healthy cycle00:15:25 Stress and HPA axis dysfunction contributing to irregular cycles00:19:00 Minimum preparation time prior to conception and knowing your body00:23:15 Building your micro-nutrient powerbank00:27:40 Cultivating nutrient surplus prior to pregnancy00:29:00 The importance of food quality and sourcing00:33:40 Offal, seafood and animal foods for a healthy pregnancy00:36:30 Liver is the most valuable food00:38:20 Fat soluble vitamins00:40:50 Stretch marks and how to prevent them00:43:30 Like supports like00:45:20 Advice to vegetarians and vegans00:51:20 Protein, carbs, fat00:55:00 The essential role of dietary fat and cholesterol00:56:50 Making space in your life for pregnancyJENNAWebsite - https://www.jennapoole.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jennasnourishinglifeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jennas_nourishing_life/DR MAXhttps://www.twitter.com/maxgulhaneMD#pregnancy #nutrition #lowcarb