I'm 5 weeks pregnant and accidentally ate some raw papaya, and I heard it's not safe during pregnancy. What should I do now?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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There is no recorded evidence that papaya would cause problems during pregnancy,no need to worry you can forget about it,if you notice any spotting or pain abdomen visit your doctor for evaluation and appropriate managemnet.

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