A growing belly can pull your spine out of whack.

Try these exercises for back pain in pregnancy that provide relief and build strength.

Um, Can You Use a Vibrator While Pregnant?

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Which is why many parents-to-be start practicing exercises for back pain in pregnancy.

There are two main ways to combat or prevent low back pain in pregnancy.

The first is posture.

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health coach and certified personal trainer

Prenatal certified trainerAzul Corajoriasays checking in with your posture more often than you normally would is key.

Arnold recommends exercises that combine core work with spine mobilization.

Here are some of her favorites.

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6 exercises for back pain in pregnancy

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She says the old-school movement improves mobility in your hips and increases your core strength.

They help prepare your body for labor, she says.

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Childs pose

One of yogasmost recognizable posesproves beneficial for low back pain.

Cat stretch

Surely youve heard of thecat-cow stretchby now.

When focusing on your low back, Arnold says to prioritize the convex cat stretch.

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