How papaya helps in pregnancy?

Question

I've heard different things about papaya and pregnancy. I'm curious to know if papaya has any benefits or how it might help during pregnancy.

Latika Verma · Answer

With twins, my digestion was a mess! Fully ripe papaya can help with constipation, but make sure it's 100% ripe, and absolutely avoid the raw one unless you want an early eviction notice for the babies!

Charumati Raju · Answer

While ripe papaya has vitamins and fiber that help digestion, raw papaya contains latex which is unsafe. To be safe, it's best to ask your gynac during your next visit.

Deepthi Srivastava · Answer

Ripe papaya helps with digestion, but since I had thyroid issues, I was on regular doctor follow-ups and checked all foods with my doc first. Always consult your doctor before eating it.

Nisha Velayutham · Answer

Ripe papaya can help with stomach clearing, but please avoid raw papaya. Eat healthy and take care of yourself, dear.

Suparna Sen · Answer

Only fully ripe papaya is okay in moderation, but raw or semi-ripe papaya is strictly avoided as it can cause contractions.

Hemlata Prasad · Answer

Please be very careful. Having suffered a miscarriage before, I completely avoided both raw and ripe papaya throughout my pregnancy just to be 100% safe. It's better to avoid it.