OUR STORY
By definition, the 4th Trimester refers to the 3-month period following the birth of your baby. This period is hallmarked by your newborn rapidly developing and adapting to life on the outside of your womb, while you careen into the joy, terror and reality of motherhood.
The 4th Trimester is also widely accepted among the medical and professional community as the necessary physical “recovery period” for postpartum moms following childbirth. However, for many women, three months is just the beginning the body’s road to healing and recovery.
Frustrated by the sheer number of moms resigning to leaking, pelvic pain, poor posture and feeling weak or stuck, we decided to challenge the stereotypes around prenatal fitness and postpartum recovery by providing specialized physical therapy, workshops and education for women before and after baby.
4th Trimester is on a mission to challenge and, ultimately, change this damaging perspective with open conversation about what’s not normal (laugh-leaks, ladies?) and what may yet be strengthened and healed following the months, or even years, after you give birth.
You are worthy and you are worth your healthiest self, mama.
MEET MEG
Founder, Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Called to the coast, Meg moved from her hometown of Annapolis, Maryland to Charleston after getting married and graduating from the Physical Therapy program at Marymount University in 2008.
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A competitive collegiate athlete, runner, and lifelong mover, Meg experienced firsthand the frustration of overuse injuries—an experience that sparked her desire to become a physical therapist. While her original plan was to pursue medical school, she quickly realized she craved deeper, more meaningful connections with her patients and was drawn to helping people reclaim movement, confidence, and active lifestyles.
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In 2017, Meg joined Made2Move a private-pay physical therapy, rehab, and performance center, where she helped launch the Mount Pleasant location. It was there that her professional focus sharpened and her passion reignited.
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In 2018, Meg embarked on both a personal and professional mission: to challenge the outdated limitations placed on postpartum recovery and redefine what care for women could—and should—look like. As a mom to 3 boys, she understands firsthand the physical demands of pregnancy, birth, recovery, and the ongoing balancing act of motherhood. This lived experience deepened her commitment to helping women reconnect with their bodies, rebuild strength, and move with confidence again.
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Through continued education and advanced training, Meg earned the Certificate of Achievement in Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy (CAPP-OB) from the American Physical Therapy Association. In Spring 2019, she launched 4th Trimester, the Lowcountry’s first private-pay physical therapy program and education initiative dedicated exclusively to prenatal and postpartum women.
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Free from the constraints of third-party payers and cookie-cutter treatment plans, Meg is able to provide truly individualized care—meeting women exactly where they are. Whether navigating pregnancy, returning to movement postpartum, or rebuilding strength years later, Meg helps women understand, trust, and reconnect with their bodies at every stage.
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Motivated by what actually works, Meg is passionate about helping moms like you build strong, resilient bodies—so you can keep up with your kids, pursue the activities you love, and feel confident in your body through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
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