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Is it safe to use likas papaya while im 11 weeks pregnant?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Food ; Pregnancy: Yes. Of course it is. Millions of pregnant women eat this daily.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 8/31/2019

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Avoid unripened: Unripe vs ripened papaya. The latex in unripe or partially ripe papaya contains papain which could potentially stimulate uterine contractions (like Prostagandins).

Dr Hegab and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/2/2019

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