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

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<!-- raw HTML omitted -->, a certified personal trainer, and <a href="https://www.barrys.com/instructor/holly-keskey-koester"target="_blank"   >Holly Keskey-Koester<!-- raw HTML omitted -->, 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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