5 exercises that can prevent (and relieve!) pregnancy pain 

5 exercises that can prevent (and relieve!) pregnancy pain 

<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/800x450+0+0/resize/800x450!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F14%2F7c%2Fbc50566e458397e9f3999b72dee3%2F00-lk-exercisingwhilepregnant-header.gif' alt='By building balance and strength in a few key areas of the body, you can alleviate or even prevent common pregnancy aches. Amy Kiefer, a certified personal trainer,...

<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/800×450+0+0/resize/800×450!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F14%2F7c%2Fbc50566e458397e9f3999b72dee3%2F00-lk-exercisingwhilepregnant-header.gif' alt='By building balance and strength in a few key areas of the body, you can alleviate or even prevent common pregnancy aches. Amy Kiefer, a certified personal trainer, and Holly Keskey-Koester, a fitness instructor, demonstrate a few movements.’/>

Hemorrhoids, leg cramps, sciatica — oh my! Alongside the joy of pregnancy often comes a parade of physical discomfort. Alleviate and prevent common aches with these exercises.

(Image credit: Footage: Expecting and Empowered. Video: CJ Riculan/NPR)

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