What vegetables should be avoided during pregnancy?

Question

First trimester here and my MIL keeps telling me to skip certain sabzis but doesnt really explain why. I want to eat healthy but also dont want to risk anything. Which veggies should i actually be careful with?

Deeptha Shah · Answer

My amma said skip raw papaya and unripe ones. Otherwise i ate all normal veggies, just cleaned them nicely. My doc said cooked veg is totally fine, dont overthink.

Zankhna Talwar · Answer

Raw papaya was the only one i avoided. Rest all fine for me.

Renu Punjabi · Answer

Veggies are mostly safe, the main thing is wash raw salads well to avoid infection. Since i had sugar issues my dietician told me to watch starchy ones like too much potato. Check with your doctor for your case.

Deepika Pawar · Answer

Beta in our home we always avoided raw papaya and too much raw sprouts during the early months. But wash everything properly and cook well, that matters more than avoiding. Still ask your doctor once na.

Anwesha Sundaram · Answer

Honestly there is no big scary list, mostly raw/unwashed stuff is the concern because of bacteria. Cook them properly and you are good. Your gynac can give a proper list based on you.