Does eating papaya during pregnancy cause miscarriage? Know the truth about this

Papaya good or bad for pregnant woman: Becoming a mother is a very special feeling for every woman. Therefore, women should take special care of their health during pregnancy. From doctors to elders of the house, everyone often advises what to eat and what not to eat during pregnancy. During pregnancy, grandmother, mother, aunt and uncle say that eating saffron makes the child fair. Therefore, saffron should be eaten but on the other hand they also say that papaya should not be eaten.

The elderly women of the house believe that papaya should not be eaten at all during this period as it can also cause miscarriage. But in such a situation the question arises whether this is true? If a woman eats papaya knowingly or unknowingly, she gets a miscarriage. Let us know the truth behind this.

There are many myths in society about pregnancy

There are many myths related to pregnancy in our society. These are such myths which rule the hearts and minds of people even in the 21st century. Drinking saffron milk during pregnancy makes the baby fair, eating papaya can cause abortion, sitting and mopping the floor makes delivery normal. There are many such things in our society which are scientifically absurd.

There is a large section of the society that accepts these things blindly. The most surprising thing is that despite being a myth, it is more than the truth. 'ABP Live Hindi' has a special presentation on such things – Myths vs Facts. 'Myths vs Facts Series' is an attempt to bring out the truth by taking you out of the swamp of nonsense.

Fact Check: Why should raw papaya not be eaten?

According to a news published in Indian Express, eating raw papaya during pregnancy is prohibited because it contains a lot of latex. Due to which the uterus of the woman can shrink. This can cause problems to the woman during pregnancy. Raw papaya is not good for the health of the growing child. In such a situation, women should not eat raw papaya.

Fact Check: Ripe papaya is beneficial!

Dr. Saloni of the Gynecology Department of Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi says that ripe papaya is very good for both mother and child during pregnancy. It is rich in Vitamin B and Vitamin C. It is very good for women during pregnancy. Women who have constipation problem during pregnancy should definitely eat papaya. Apart from this, morning sickness also goes away.