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Papaya in pregnancy
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.
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Yes..avoid
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Dr. Priya Varshney
Infertility Specialist
20 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Raw papaya is not advisable..
.u can have ripe papaya.
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Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sehrawat
Consultant Physician
11 yrs exp
Delhi
It can cause abortion. So avoid it completely.
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