My mother-in-law keeps telling me not to eat unripe papaya, saying it's not good during pregnancy. Is it true, or can I have it sometimes in small amounts?
I know how scary it is to worry about what is safe to eat and what is not. But please avoid unripe papaya completely as it can cause complications, and call your doctor if you accidentally ate some.
Please avoid unripe papaya completely, babe! It has latex which can cause contractions, so it's not safe at all. Don't stress too much if you had a tiny bite by mistake, but definitely skip it now.
No, unripe or semi-ripe papaya is definitely not safe because the latex in it can trigger uterine contractions. Since we have to be extra cautious during pregnancy, it is best to completely avoid it and eat other safe fruits.
Actually yaar, unripe papaya is a big NO during pregnancy because of the papain in it. Even raw papaya in salads like som tam should be avoided completely, so be careful!
My mother strictly forbade me from eating raw or unripe papaya because of old elders' wisdom, which is totally true scientifically. Please stick to safe fruits like apples and bananas for the baby's safety.
