A lot of people are concerned if certain foods lead to miscarriage like papaya, pineapples, red and black peppers, mint, etc., or are they just myths?

Those are the most commonly asked questions that we get from pregnant couples. They ask us about what foods they can eat and what foods they have to avoid during pregnancy.

So a lot of concerns about food during pregnancy are myths. These myths usually come from our homes and the history of our society and its culture and people usually get incomplete information on such myths. For example, if you take papayas and pineapples raw, then according to Ayurveda, it can cause contractions in the uterus and there can be a possibility to cause miscarriage. So the myth about papaya causing miscarriage could have stemmed from this information. But if you take ripe fruits, healthy and organic fruits, even if it's papayas or pineapples or any fruits, then it will not cause any harm during pregnancy. Similarly, if we talk about mint or any herbs, it will not cause any harm if you’re taking it in small amounts as a seasoning to your food.

So these are all myths. So I advise mothers to avoid taking anything raw and uncooked food. And if you are doubtful about any food then avoid eating that in large quantities. Just take small amounts. (Source : Q&A with Dr.Nira from Yoma's insta live session )