Professor Philip Steer, the journal's editor in chief, said: "This indicates that experiencing labour and attempting a normal birth are two very important priorities in women's decision-making.
"It may also indicate that doctors are biased by their inevitable involvement in complex cases, or labours where things have gone wrong."
Belinda Phipps, chief executive of the National Childbirth Trust, agreed that health professionals could let their own negative experiences influence the recommendations they gave to women.
"If they've seen a traumatic birth, or been involved in a tragedy, there is no debriefing for them.
"It can mean they are more judgemental about the risks involved."
She added: "I recognise that this is very difficult to avoid, but they need to realise that for most women, this is something that they feel it is important to do for themselves."
A Sydney, Australia study also found the women prepared to accept higher pain levels.
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