Can we eat cooked papaya during pregnancy?

Question

I know raw papaya is usually advised against during pregnancy, but what about cooked papaya? My mom made a vegetable dish with ripe, cooked papaya, and I'm wondering if it's safe for me to eat it. Please share your thoughts.

Lata Murthy · Answer

Cooked papaya curry is so tempting, but I stayed away just in case. Satisfied my cravings with sweet sweet chickoo and grapes instead!

Anjali Munshi · Answer

I completely avoided it during my pregnancy because my MIL was very strict about it. It's better to avoid just to keep everyone at home stress-free.

Mishti Velayutham · Answer

Hamare yahan toh bada-buda mana karte hain papaya khane se. Aap dukan se dusre fal mangwa lo, man shant rahega.

Anuradha Parikh · Answer

Personally, I didn't eat any papaya (cooked or raw) because of the general advice. I preferred to stick to apples and pomegranates during my nine months.

Vibha Joshi · Answer

Our elders treat papaya like a villain in a movie! Honestly, fully ripe or properly cooked might be fine, but why take the risk when we have mangoes and bananas?

Dakshina Mukherjee · Answer

Don't worry if you had a little bit by mistake. Just avoid eating it further to be safe and keep your mind at peace.

Jhilmil Grover · Answer

Raw or cooked papaya is generally avoided in our families due to latex. I'd say stick to safe fruits like apples, but if you ate it accidentally, consult your doctor.