I would consult your doctor on this as I am not a medical expert. However, the reason why some may refrain from consuming papaya while pregnant is because of its rich source of u003ca href=u0022https://www.healthline.com/health/papaya-in-pregnancy#latex-in-unripe-papayau0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003elatexu003c/au003e that’s evident in its unripe state. According to Healthline, the latex that is present in papaya, could trigger uterine contractions and induce early labor, and can also trigger allergic reactions.