Editor's note: The author would like to thank Jesse Douglas and Amanda Krumrie for their contribution to this article.

There are many things you can do during pregnancy to help yourself and your baby stay happy and healthy. Eating nutritious foods, getting a healthy amount of sleep, and avoiding large amounts of caffeine and alcohol can all help your body support the baby and give them the nutrients they need. Many women wish to improve or maintain their personal fitness during pregnancy, but there has been some debate about whether it is safe for the baby. So what exercise can you do?

Consider the process of choosing a preschool for your child, whether you have one right now or not. There are many things to think about as you tour facilities - the school’s location, the curriculum, and the class size, to name a few. But one of your primary concerns is probably how the teachers interact with the children. You know better than anyone the teaching style your child needs to thrive, and you will not send them to a school that does not help them learn and grow.

Before you begin any new fitness program, it is important to know how much it will cost. You do not want to experience sticker shock after you’ve done that goat yoga class - doing research beforehand can alleviate that. You may be shocked by pricing as you Google around your area for a new personal trainer. So why is personal training so expensive? Should you pay that much for someone to design your workouts?

It can be challenging to know where to start when you want to begin a personal fitness journey. Do you try to go to the gym yourself and try out different equipment? Do you go to that yoga class your friend recommended? There are so many options for personal fitness today, and when you try to get started without any guidance, you can become overwhelmed and not be able to commit.

When making any significant change to your life, there are many factors to consider, especially when beginning a new fitness program or recovering from an injury with physical therapy. Investing in your health is one of the best decisions, but sometimes, this decision is challenging. Success often requires investing your time, money, and a personal commitment to a lifestyle change. Physical therapy and wellness services can range in price and may be challenging to fit into your budget. Also, a lifestyle change requires extra time and discipline to see results. You must choose the right place the first time to make the best health investment. At EW Motion Therapy, our physical therapy and wellness services, including Pilates, personal training, yoga, and more, can fit almost any patient willing to invest in themselves. We have been rehabilitating patients and working with wellness clients of any age and ability since 1999, and we are continuing to grow in our expertise, programs, and services. Whether you are an athlete who wants to set a new personal record (PR) or a grandparent who wishes to get down on the floor and play with your grandkids again, our therapists can tailor a treatment plan for you.