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

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.

<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. <a href="https://www.expectingandempowered.com/about"target="_blank" >Amy Kiefer</a>, a certified personal trainer, and <a href="https://www.barrys.com/instructor/holly-keskey-koester"target="_blank" >Holly Keskey-Koester</a>, a fitness instructor, demonstrate a few movements.'/><p>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.</p><p>(Image credit: Footage: Expecting and Empowered. Video: CJ Riculan/NPR)</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5930423' />