Im in my 9th month now and everyone always says papaya is a strict no during pregnancy. But now that im near the end i keep hearing conflicting things. Thoda confused, is ripe papaya ok at this stage?
Only eat fully ripe papaya, absolutely avoid the unripe green one because of the latex. In the 9th month, constipation is horrible so ripe papaya can actually help, but keep it in small portions.
I just delivered last month and my doctor told me that fully ripe yellow papaya is perfectly fine, but unripe one can cause contractions. I ate ripe ones in my 9th month and had a smooth delivery, but do what makes you feel comfortable.
I totally understand how confusing these food rules can be, dear. It is always a worry. Ripe papaya is usually fine, but if you are anxious, just avoid it for a few more weeks until your sweet baby is in your arms.
Make sure it is 100% ripe if you eat it, but honestly, it is best to ask your doctor. I had thyroid issues so I never took any food risks without checking with my doctor first during my follow-ups.
Honestly, I ate ripe papaya in my 9th month to help clear my stomach, because pregnancy constipation is no joke. But avoid unripe green papaya completely. If you are close to your due date, just focus on sleep while you can!
Ripe papaya is safe but avoid unripe ones unless you want to trigger contractions early! With my twins, I avoided papaya completely just to be safe, because carrying two was already a workout.
