Still feeding my baby but we are kind of trying for next one. Heard papaya is not good when trying to conceive. Does eating papaya while breastfeeding make it harder to conceive? bit confused honestly.
Haha, if papaya could actually reduce conception, it would be the cheapest birth control out there! Seriously though, I don't think there's any solid proof for that, especially with ripe papaya. Your body decides when it's ready to conceive again, not a fruit! Enjoy your fruit and breastfeeding.
Yaar, this is an old wives' tale mostly, no? Like, I ate ripe papaya when I was breastfeeding my first one, and actually, nothing happened, I didn't get pregnant until much later when we planned for it. Unripe papaya is a different thing during pregnancy, but ripe one is fine. Just focus on good nutrition, yaar, don't stress too much.
Ripe papaya is generally considered safe during breastfeeding. It's usually the unripe one people worry about. Don't worry, just eat in moderation and ask your doctor if you're concerned.
Honestly, I've heard some old wives' tales about papaya, but I ate ripe papaya during breastfeeding and nothing happened. My milk supply was fine, and I got pregnant again when we planned for it, not earlier. But these are just my experiences, for medical advice you should ask your doctor.
I had a normal delivery and breastfed for over a year. I did eat papaya sometimes, the ripe ones, and it never affected my breastfeeding or fertility afterward. Your body is very resilient. Just focus on a healthy diet and listen to your doctor for any specific concerns.
No, there's no scientific basis for ripe papaya reducing conception during breastfeeding. Unripe papaya is sometimes associated with abortifacient properties, but that's a different context and not applicable here. Breastfeeding itself can naturally space pregnancies, but it's not foolproof. Consult your doctor for contraception, not fruit.
I felt so confused about what to eat and what not to eat during breastfeeding because everyone gives different advice! I was told to avoid unripe papaya during pregnancy, but for ripe papaya during breastfeeding, I didn't get any specific warnings. It's always best to ask your gynac to be completely sure about such things.
