Children are the bond that holds a family together, and preparing for pregnancy is a great and meticulous task. Any small negligence can prevent or harm the child. Many people say that there are many things that cannot be eaten during pregnancy preparation. Some things should be eaten in moderation, while others need to be eaten more. So, can papaya be eaten during pregnancy preparation?
Can I eat papaya when preparing for pregnancy
Papaya is rich in nutrients, containing over 17 types of proteins and amino acids such as sugar, organic acids, malic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, saponins, flavonoids, and lipase. Papaya also contains papain, papain, dietary fiber, and various vitamins, as well as substances such as calcium and iron.
But papaya contains female hormones, which can easily interfere with hormonal changes in pregnant women's bodies. Papaya also contains something called papain, which reacts with progesterone in the body and has a good contraceptive effect.
If you have already eaten papaya, it is best not to become pregnant this month. You can wait until next month to conceive. Pay attention to rest more, do not smoke or drink alcohol, and do not eat spicy and stimulating foods.
Dietary precautions for preparing for pregnancy
1. High sugar foods. Mothers to be should try to eat less of this kind of food to prevent sugar metabolism disorder and make them become potential patients of diabetes.
2. Pickled food. Pickled foods contain a large amount of harmful substances such as benzo [a] pyrene and nitrite. Research has found that consuming pickled foods by expectant mothers can lead to accidents such as premature birth and miscarriage, and in severe cases, fetal malformations.
3. Caffeine rich foods. Expectant mothers should also avoid consuming foods containing caffeine, as it can have adverse effects on their physical health.
4. Alcoholic beverages. Through research, it has been found that alcohol can enter the body of the fetus without obstruction, causing the alcohol concentration in the fetus to be as high as that in the mother's body, which can cause great damage to the brain and heart, and easily lead to fetal deformities and intellectual decline.
From the above introduction, it can be seen that it is best not to eat papaya when preparing for pregnancy, and if papaya is eaten, it is best to wait for a period of time before having a baby, which is beneficial for both adults and babies. When preparing for pregnancy, in addition to paying special attention to diet, there are many other things to pay attention to. We hope that expectant parents who are preparing for their child can adjust their own state and have a healthy baby.
