im 9 weeks and my MIL took away the papaya from the fridge saying its not safe now. i used to eat it almost every morning. is it really a no during pregnancy or just one of those old beliefs? confused.
I overthought this so much, I avoided even touching papaya lol. Honestly just to keep my mind peaceful I skipped it. If it stresses you, leave it, there are so many safe fruits anyway.
In our family also they tell to avoid papaya during pregnancy, my mother was strict about it. Mostly the unripe one is the concern. I just left it out completely, but your gynac is the right person to confirm for you.
Beta, raw or half ripe papaya is the one elders warn about, it is said to cause heat in body. Fully ripe papaya in small amount is usually okay. But during pregnancy I would say skip the raw one to be safe and ask your doctor.
Its the raw green papaya thats the problem, not the ripe one really. I avoided papaya fully both pregnancies just to not worry. Plenty other fruits available na, no need to risk it.
Haan papaya wala myth bahut common hai. Kacha papaya nahi khana, that part is true. Ripe thoda chalta hai but most of us just avoid it fully na, why take tension.
The worry is mainly about unripe papaya which has a compound that can stimulate contractions. Ripe papaya in moderation is generally considered fine, but if you feel unsure just ask your obgyn and skip it.
