MIL made a sabzi with kaccha papaya yesterday and i ate without thinking, now im panicking. Heard so many baatein about raw papaya in pregnancy. Is it really risky or just a myth?
Even if you are craving Chinese food, make sure there is no raw papaya in the salad or noodles. Better to satisfy cravings with fully cooked, safe dishes!
Raw papaya contains latex and papain which can trigger uterine contractions, so it is strictly not recommended. Ripe papaya is sometimes okay, but raw is a big no.
I accidentally ate raw papaya early in my pregnancy and panicked so much! My doctor reassured me that a tiny bit won't hurt, but yes, avoid it completely going forward.
All my pregnancy tracking apps flagged raw papaya as unsafe due to the latex content. It is best to avoid raw papaya salads or unripe pieces completely.
