Hanks talks about fitness in pregnancy with local media

Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, joined WMTV15 News for a recent story on exercise recommendations for pregnant individuals.

In “Madison OB-GYN encourages CrossFit for expecting mothers”, Hanks stated that it is safe to hit the gym during pregnancy, but with some slight variations. 

“‘You might see us doing some burpees today,’ Dr. Hanks said. ‘As you’re getting more pregnant, I obviously don’t want my patients going down on the floor belly down.’”

Hanks has delivered three babies for her friends from the gym they frequent, CrossFit Sanctify.

Read and watch the full news segment here.

**by Ob-Gyn Communications Intern Melis Baskaya