I m 29 years.. And march 20 is my period date, we had sex on April 4../so I ate papaya (One full Papaya in two Days), I did not get periods.. Took home pregnancy test in 14 april and it is negative. Took home pregnancy test in 20th april again and it is posstive. Can i continue my pregnancy.. is there any effect of papaya on my baby? Please suggest Thanks in advance
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is good to eat ripen papaya during pregnancy in moderate amount. It is not advisable to eat unripe papaya in great amount because it is believed to increase chances of abortion (miscarriage, weaken vital membranes of fetus making it in risk and gives bleeding and edema. You have to keep the pregnancy there is no reason for medical abortion after eating papaya. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka