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Leg Muscles
Exercising the legs and thighs will not only keep them trim throughout the pregnancy, but it will also stretch and strengthen the muscles for delivery. It also increases elasticity and flexibility of leg muscles and joints

Tailor Sitting
Exercise:

• Sit cross-legged on floor with back relaxed but not sagging
• Sit in this position several times a day
• Straighten and shake out legs periodically to avoid cramps and decreased circulation

Tailor Press
Exercise:

• Sit with soles of your feet together
• Place hands under knees
• Gently relax your knees into your hands toward the floor
• Relax and repeat several times

Tailor Stretch
Exercise:

• Sit with legs spread apart
• Slide hands down your legs toward toes, keeping back and head straight
• Slide hands back up toward torso
• Relax and repeat several times

Tailor Reach
Exercise:

• Sit cross-legged with hands on shoulders
• Stretch arms above head alternatively
• Relax and repeat several times

Leg Lift
Purpose:
Strengthens lateral thigh muscles

Exercise:

• Lie on side with head supported by arm or pillow
• Tighten buttocks, flex foot, and slowly raise top leg as far as you are able
• Lower leg
• Relax and repeat several times
• Turn to other side and repeat exercise with other leg

Calf Pump
Purpose:
Improves circulation in legs, which may help to decrease swollen ankles, varicose veins, and leg cramps

Exercise:
Standing, raise toes up and down to force the veins to pump blood back into the heart faster
Or, make circles with your feet while pointing your toes
Repeat several times