Everyone in my house has stopped giving me papaya saying its not good. But i really love it and miss eating it. Is it actually unsafe or just an old belief? confused honestly.
Beta the elders always warned against raw or unripe papaya in pregnancy, and they had a point, it can cause contractions. Ripe papaya in small amount is said to be okay but honestly I just avoided it fully to be safe.
My mother told me to stay away from papaya during pregnancy, and I listened just for peace of mind. There are so many other fruits anyway. If unsure, your gynac will tell you clearly.
Raw green papaya is the one to avoid, it has that latex that can cause issues. Fully ripe papaya in moderation is generally considered safe. But many doctors just say skip it altogether, so I did.
