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Papaya

In pregnancy: Caution While breastfeeding: Caution

It depends how much

Why

RIPE papaya (yellow) is safe. UNRIPE/green papaya contains papain and latex: can stimulate contractions. Avoid the green one.

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General information, not medical advice. It follows the public guidance for pregnancy and breastfeeding, and it cannot know your own history: for anything about your health or your baby's, the person to ask is your midwife or doctor.

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