Eating papaya during pregnancy causes miscarriage? Is this true or just a myth? Through the Myth Vs Facts series, we will try to bring you to the truth.
During pregnancy, women need to take special care of their health. From doctors to the elders of the house, often advise what should be eaten and what should not be eaten during pregnancy? During pregnancy, the grandmother, mother, aunt, aunt, aunt of the house 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 time, it can even lead to miscarriage. But in such a situation the question arises whether this is true. If a woman is not aware of this and she eats papaya knowingly or unknowingly, she will have a miscarriage. Let’s know the truth behind this.
There are many myths in the society about pregnancy
There are many myths related to pregnancy in our society. These are such myths which are prevalent in the minds of people even in the 21st century. Drinking saffron milk during pregnancy makes the baby fair, eating papaya can cause miscarriage, mopping the floor while sitting leads to normal delivery. There are many such things in our society which are absolutely absurd according to science.
There is a big tendency in the society to believe these things blindly. The most surprising thing is that even though these things are myths, they outweigh the truth. ‘ABP Live Hindi’ has a special presentation on such things called Myth Vs Facts. ‘Myth Vs Facts Series’ is an attempt to bring you the truth by pulling you out of the swamp of superstitious things.
1. Facts Check: Why raw papaya should not be eaten
According to the news published in Indian Express, eating raw papaya during pregnancy is prohibited because it contains a lot of latex. Which can shrink the uterus of the woman. This can cause problems to the woman during pregnancy. Raw papaya is not good for the health of the baby growing in the womb. In such a situation, women should not eat raw papaya.
2. Facts Check: Ripe papaya is beneficial
Dr Saloni of the Gynecology Department at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi says that ripe papaya during pregnancy is very good for both mother and child. It contains vitamin B and vitamin C in abundance. It is very good for women during pregnancy. Women who have constipation problem during pregnancy should definitely eat this papaya. It also relieves morning sickness.
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