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Does papaya helps to give birth?
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No: Not unless it is used as a "lubricant" in the birth canal.
Answered 4/16/2015
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Uterine contractions: Unripe vs ripened papaya. The latex in unripe or partially ripe papaya contains papain which could potentially stimulate uterine contractions (like Prostaglandins).
Answered 8/30/2019
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