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Papaya in pregnancy

2019-02-24 05:16:23
Hi, I am 16 weeks pregnant and i like papaya very much but i have heard that it is not good to eat papaya during pregnancy is that true?
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Papayas, especially the unripe and semi-ripe ones are rich in latex, which is known to trigger uterine contractions. ... Ripe papayas contain much lower levels of papain and are generally considered very healthy for pregnant women with it's rich antioxidant and vitamin content and many other health benefits.

Answered2019-02-24 07:47:02

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Yes..avoid

Answered2019-02-24 05:25:39

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Raw papaya is not advisable.. .u can have ripe papaya.

Answered2019-02-24 05:35:23

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It can cause abortion. So avoid it completely.

Answered2019-02-24 05:32:09

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