Uh oh - with prenatals

I always keep my prenatals with me in my handbag and needed to get more out of the main box they come in to refill the supply in my purse. Well... I was reaching in the box to pull several out and noticed on the side it says... Take medication on an empty stomach 1hr before or 2-3 hours after a meal. I always assumed that they be taken with food. For 9wks 4 days I have been taking with full meals. Im nervous now my food absorbed all the nutrients and the baby didnt get what he/she needs. Whats your opinions? Help!

[stephd]

I take mine in the morning before work and then I eat breakfast.  Some people HAVE TO take them with food or they get sick to the stomach, so I would say you are probably ok.

[Angiconda]

I take mine right before I go to bed or with my evening snack. I agree with Stephd I dont think you have anything to worry about

[zippgirls]

It still has to be better then not taking them at all...you still have alot of time to start taking them like is says.
I take mine at night before bed....otherwise I forget! Not sure if thats when they tell me too but I figure its better then nothing.

[ark730]

Thank you all for your comments. I want to do everything perfect. So afraid of having another m/c. I appreciate you taking the time to respond.

[lilfiery]

my prenatal says 'take with a meal". I think its better to take them with food, as the vitamins would be absorbed better.

[Meg_happymom]

There's no possible way I can take my prenatals on an empty stomach, in fact, I can't even take them in the morning on a full stomach.  Through trial and error I've finally discovered that if I take half of one after lunch and the other half after dinner, I'm okay.  That's the only way it works for me, otherwise I feel nauseous all day.

Like the other gals said, I don't think you have anything to be worried about. :)

[myproblem]

I take mine at bedtime whether I've just eaten or not. If I go right to sleep afterward, then I don't feel sick from them.