Evaluation of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Physicians Compared With Nonphysicians

Importance: Physicians may be at risk of pregnancy complications due to prolonged work hours, overnight shifts, occupational hazards, and older maternal age at first birth compared with nonphysicians. Observational studies of physicians, including comparisons across physician specialties, are needed. Objective: To compare adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes between pregnant physicians and nonphysicians and between physicians of different …