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In most of the tele-serials it's being shown that pregnant women should avoid raw papaya. So is there any science/logic to it or it is just another word of gossip for women in rural India?
As far as I have heard from doctors; Papaya is one of the best fruit sources of vitamin C. Its a laxative which helps soften the stool. Raw Papaya softens the stools and causes bowel movement. People who have problem of constipation are advised to eat papaya for the same. (Reference - http://www.healwithfood.org/constipation/foods.php)
During early pregnancy doctors advise women not to have raw papaya for the same reason as it may lead to strong bowel movement sometimes leading to miscarriage.
Reference - http://www.drugs.com/npp/papaya.html
http://rajanjolly.hubpages.com/hub/Benefits-Of-Papaya
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