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Eating Pawpaw when pregnant?

Hello everybody, anybody know if it is safe to eat pawpaw when pregnant? I am now 4 weeks and I am trying to maximize my fruit and veggie intake and I love pawpaw!

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So i wouldnt eat it if i were you
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Consum
ption of
pawpaw
should
be
avoided
by
pregnant
women
because
it
induces
miscarri
age or
abortion
by
triggerin
g
contracti
ons of
the
uterus.
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Its a fruit that grows in australia and the lucas pawpaw ointment is soo good for crackef nipples, nappy rash,dry lips , wind burn so many things its a must have in my home :)
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Yeah, what the heck is pawpaw? It sounds like you're trying to eat your grandpa! Lol
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What is pawpaw?
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