I use a similar analogy about mountain climbing and natural childbirth. The feeling of exhilaration and accomplishment can't be beat, even though you can get almost the same view from a helicopter. It was not about childbirth at all, but had so much wisdom that could be applied to anything difficult or challenging. When left to their own devices, babies work their way out and are welcomed into the bosom of mother, father, family and friends in breathless attendance.
Birth is indeed a sacred event.
In countries where midwives are the primary birth attendants, the rate of natural birth rises significantly, the use of medical technology and cesarean section is dramatically reduced. We try to give a birthing woman freedom to find the right position for her own needs and comfort. Unfortunately, in our society we think of birthing as something done while lying down. Please e-mail feedback about errors of fact, spelling, grammar or semantics. Permission to link to this page is hereby granted.