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omgjulybaby
LIF Infant
Member since 10/09 49 total posts
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Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
I take Pruet DHA....(the generic of Duet DHA). It says to take one hour before, or 2 hours after a meal. Because of my work, etc, this isn't always possible. A lot of times, we eat late and then I go to bed soon after. So, sometimes I do take them soon after eating. Is this bad? Am I not absorbing them?
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Posted 11/12/09 8:56 PM  |
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eddiesmommy
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Member since 5/09 11524 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
Can you take it in the AM? I used to leave my on my bathroom counter so I didnt forget and took it in the morning when I went in the shower before getting ready and having breakfast.
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| Posted 11/12/09 8:59 PM |
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mnd721
LIF Infant
Member since 7/09 288 total posts
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Debra
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
im on the same. i take it right before dinner and im fine.
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| Posted 11/12/09 9:00 PM |
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
I take mine at night because of my thyroid medication. I never heard that you had to take them two hours after a meal. I sometimes don't remember to take them and you actually reminded me tonight so thanks. Don't worry-I've never heard that. It is probably optimal but not realistic-KWIM? Maybe take them in the morning when you first wake up if that works better.
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| Posted 11/12/09 9:00 PM |
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amfm714
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/08 570 total posts
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
I take Citranatal right before bed.
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| Posted 11/12/09 9:45 PM |
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SuperLRN
Im a big boy now
Member since 5/08 2527 total posts
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
I also take Pruet DHA and take them right before I go to bed. I havent had any issues with taking them like that.
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| Posted 11/12/09 10:28 PM |
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mommyIam
Member since 7/09 9209 total posts
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Shana
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
I take them at night before I go to bed. 30 min to 3 hours after dinner, depending on the night.
Some vitamins/minerals absorb better on emptier stomach, but they will still absorb.
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| Posted 11/13/09 7:23 AM |
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brassmunky
LIF Adult
Member since 6/08 1163 total posts
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
from what i've learned, if i had a glass of milk within 2 hours of my pre-natals, the calcium in the milk will be absorbed in my body first. if i introduced more calcium from the pre-natals before the 2 hrs, my body would not absorb the excess. from what i was told, my body can only absorb so much at once, so anything i intake additionally may be a waste.
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| Posted 11/13/09 8:21 AM |
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Lisa982006
Mommy of 2! Ty God
Member since 9/06 3107 total posts
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Lisa
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
I take Prenexa and the instructions are the same; either an hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal.
I get up early to drive DH to the train so as soon as I get up, I take it. That gives me plenty of time before Id even think about eating breakfast.
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| Posted 11/13/09 9:43 AM |
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maybesoon
LIF Adult
Member since 9/09 5981 total posts
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
I'm taking target now, but I was taking Duet for my first pregnancy. I always take them right before I go to sleep.
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| Posted 11/13/09 9:46 AM |
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eroxgirl
My Loves
Member since 5/05 15697 total posts
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Rebecca
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
I think that's the one I took the first time around. I took it in the morning before I left for work and then I ate breakfast as soon as I got there. It used to make me nauseaus though.
Now I'm taking Duet (and I'm ASTOUNDED by how expensive they are!!) and I read all of the paperwork and it didn't say anything about taking it before or after a meal so I take it when I get to work right before I eat. Anything to stave off the nausea.
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| Posted 11/13/09 9:55 AM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
Member since 11/09 54921 total posts
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
I just worry that if I don't take them with food I'm get sick from them.
Vitamins on an empty stomach can lead to disaster for me....
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| Posted 11/13/09 10:08 AM |
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mishka
love my little emmy monster
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
i take a store brand one at night + omega 3-6-9...no issues.
u could always try having some crackers or something with them. i know some medications (not prenatals) they say to take with milk...so that might help.
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| Posted 11/13/09 10:49 AM |
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
i get sick whatever time i take them. I was looking into Viactiv it has 400 mg of folic acid, think it may be a winner
I will take it in the morning with cereal!
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| Posted 11/13/09 10:59 AM |
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pms520
LIF Infant
Member since 2/08 275 total posts
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M
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
Posted by amfm714
I take Citranatal right before bed.
me too
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| Posted 11/13/09 11:04 AM |
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Momma2Be
Mommy of an angel
Member since 10/09 5911 total posts
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Dina
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
Posted by pms520
Posted by amfm714
I take Citranatal right before bed.
me too
me three! My OB recommended I take them before bed because they were making me nauseous.
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| Posted 11/13/09 1:17 PM |
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MamaB17
Back for baby #3
Member since 5/09 4065 total posts
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
I don't take the same brand as you but I was taking mine before bed with a light snack. However they started bothering me so now I am taking them after dinner. I need to have something in my stomach of they make me really sick.
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| Posted 11/13/09 1:20 PM |
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MAC222
LIF Adult
Member since 12/08 3860 total posts
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
I take the same brand, and have it right after dinner...never had any problems...
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| Posted 11/13/09 3:19 PM |
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JennCo
My greatest joy is my baby boy
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
i take mine before i go to bed at night. i just leave it on the nightstand.
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| Posted 11/13/09 3:22 PM |
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maymama
my little loves
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
i take whatever is open (i got like 6 months worth of samples from my OB) with dinner 
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| Posted 11/13/09 3:27 PM |
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Alex110879
craziness
Member since 8/06 3762 total posts
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Alexandria
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
to be honest, these days i am lucky if i remember to take them so time of day is just up in the air
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| Posted 11/13/09 3:27 PM |
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lucamon
LIF Adult
Member since 6/09 1133 total posts
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Samantha
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
Posted by amfm714
I take Citranatal right before bed.
ditto!
I am considering taking it with dinner since I threw up in bed once. 
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| Posted 11/13/09 4:09 PM |
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neener1211
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Re: Let's talk Prenatal Vitamins and time of day
I take mine right before I go to sleep.
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| Posted 11/13/09 4:12 PM |
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