When you're housing an extra person, your body has some extra nutritional needs, and taking prenatal vitamin supplements every day is an important way to get in those essentials. But is there a best time of day to take them? read more
The best time to take your vitamins depends on the type you’re taking. Some vitamins are best taken after a meal, while it’s best to take others on an empty stomach. Establishing a routine of taking a vitamin at the same time every day will form a healthy habit. read more
The best time to take your prenatal vitamin is when you’ll remember to take it, says Sharon T. Phelan, MD, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center — School of Medicine. For some women, that might be in the morning, with breakfast. read more
The answer is whatever time of day you’ll best remember to take it, says Sharon T. Phelan, MD. read more
Best time to take prenatal vitamins Since prenatal vitamins are a multivitamin, taking them before lunch is an optimal time to absorb all that they contain. A good prenatal vitamin will include calcium, iron, and folic acid, according to the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG). read more