Another super post! I agree that trusting a system more than trusting ourselves is a dangerous path, no matter what the subject. Natural birth is a blessing, when circumstances allow for it to play out that way, and I think there would be more safe, natural births if western doctors were taught to encourage it. Midwives are AMAZING supporters of natural birth, but will also help when something happens where medical assistance is needed.
I was lucky enough to have a midwife and a doula, yet—because I had twins—I birthed at a hospital. I requested that my midwife deliver the children as long as there were no complications, and the doctor allowed it (for which I am grateful). I had a natural birth with no interventions, and despite the pain I'm glad that was my experience, yet I've had friends whose babies were delivered in other ways, and their birth stories are just as worthy.
Blessings to you and your baby, powerful mama!