There are several fruits to avoid during pregnancy. Those are the following - Unripe or Semi Papaya (01/07) Image Credit: Image by ASSY from Pixabay If you're from tropical or coastal areas and love fruit, then most likely you're familiar with papaya. Ripe papaya truly packed with fiber, beta carotene, folate (vitamin B9), vitamin - A, B, C, and minerals like iron. [ Cite ] So, if you're eating ripe papayas during pregnancy then it's a very healthy choice! But... but ... if it is unripe or semi-ripe papaya, then you have to think twice!! But... Why? Because those unripe or semi-papayas contain latex. It's responsible for causing uterine contractions, bleeding, early labor, or in a worst-case - MISCARRIAGE! [Cite - Pubmed.gov ] Besides, this latex can also cause allergic reactions like skin rashes, hamper the development of the fetus, and so on. [Cite 1 , 2 , 3 ] Recommendation: Eating ripe papaya is safe. But unrip...