MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison doctor is working to break the myth that working out during pregnancy is unsafe for women and their babies.

Dr. Laura Hanks is an OBGYN, a mother, and works out at CrossFit Sanctify in Madison. Over the last two years, she’s delivered three babies for her fellow gym members and friends.

“Delivering friends is so special and I love what I do,” Dr. Hanks said.

Dr. Hanks and her friends have all kept up CrossFit during their pregnancies.

“The gym was my constant and I didn’t want to give that up,” said Colleen Nyberg, one of the friends whose baby Dr. Hanks delivered.

Three moms have the unique experience of calling their doctor their workout partner.

“Having that kind of support here in the gym, at the clinic, at the hospital, was really special experie

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