Consume ripe papaya in moderation as it could hinder estrogen production, which is undesirable during pregnancy. On the bright side, papayas helps to boost your immune system. Avoid unripe papayas which may cause miscarriage.

Ripe papaya helps ease constipation and is wonderful for skin and hair health. It is a good source of antioxidants.

You can eat papaya while breastfeeding. It is a great breast milk booster for many mums, and is also good for heart health, skin and hair.

Introduce papayas to your baby from 8 months onwards and be sure to avoid unripe papayas. Feed in small amounts to gauge for any possible discomfort. Apart from that, papaya is a wonderful food for baby's all-round health.