• J Obstet Gynaecol · Jul 1999

    Murphy's Law and the pregnant medical doctor: is pregnancy outcome worse?

    • M Geary, J Wilshin, M Persaud, P C Hindmarsh, and C H Rodeck.
    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College London, UK.
    • J Obstet Gynaecol. 1999 Jul 1; 19 (4): 360-1.

    AbstractThe 'Murphy's Law' concept that doctors have a higher incidence of adverse pregnancy outcome is often quoted anecdotally but has never been scientifically tested. A group of medical doctors (n =52) were prospectively matched closely with a group of non-doctors (n =52) and pregnancy outcome was recorded. There were no differences noted in pregnancy outcome between the two groups. Whilst a much larger number of doctors is probably required to show a statistically significant difference, this first small study shows no clinically relevant difference between the two groups. The perception of Murphy's Law and the pregnant medical doctor would appear to be a myth.

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