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The Motherisk Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy (NVP) Forum
Motherisk receives questions from around the world about morning sickness symptoms, effects, treatments and ways to cope. Those questions and answers are posted here for anyone to read, provided the reader acknowledges and accepts the proviso and disclaimer below.
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Coping:
Alternative remedies
Papain
NVP Counsellor
Date: 2007-10-30
Question:
Is it safe to take papain (papaya enzyme) during pregnancy for morning sickness?
Answer:
Papain is not
indicated for morning sickness. It is effective for indigestion and
heartburn which are often caused by NVP. Please speak to a Motherisk counselor about the safety of papain in pregnancy. Call (416) 813-6780.
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