My mom is super strict about papaya during pregnancy, she says bilkul avoid. But I really love it yaar. Is it actually bad or just an old myth? Confused what to believe.
Actually yaar, ripe papaya is technically safe but honestly, who wants to take any risk? Mere ghar pe toh mumma ne strictly ban kiya tha, so I avoided it completely.
My doctor explained that unripe papaya has latex which can trigger uterine contractions, which is dangerous. Fully ripe papaya is technically fine, but to be safe, many doctors suggest avoiding papaya entirely.
The nutritionists at my hospital specifically told me to completely avoid raw or semi-ripe papaya. It's always best to ask your own doctor or hospital dietician before adding it to your plate.
Actually, don't stress too much if you had a small piece of fully ripe papaya by mistake. Just completely stay away from green, unripe papaya because that can cause contractions.
I had gestational diabetes and had to be very careful with sweet fruits. While ripe papaya is okay for some, raw papaya is a big no during pregnancy, so it's safer to avoid it altogether.
I personally did not eat any papaya throughout my nine months just to be safe. It's better to satisfy your fruit cravings with apples or pomegranates instead.
