Yes and Yes. While we don’t have established connections with birth professionals in most communities (to do so would be logistically impossible), we do prepare our students to establish those connections where they live. A primary aim of our program is our emphasis on community and working yourself into the established birthing community where you live. To that end, we do tend to give a little more attention to the medical aspects of birth, so that our doulas feel confident and comfortable working alongside other members of the birth team. We also encourage community outreach through our assignments. These community assignments help you develop relationships with prospective connections and clients, otherwise known as marketing.