Supporting disabled, chronically ill, and high-risk families, as well as the professionals who care for them, through personalized preparedness planning for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and infant feeding.

This work centers preparation as the foundation of safety, dignity, and informed decision-making. Support is individualized and built around a person's specific condition(s), disability, health concerns, communication needs, and risk factors, with a focus on reducing risk through planning, education, accommodation identification, and clear communication.

Ziah McKinney has been a Patient Advocate since 2007 and a Doula since 2017

  • Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA)

  • Birthing Advocacy Doula Training Full Spectrum Doula (BADT-FSD)

  • Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Educator (EBB CBE)

  • Accessible Pregnancy Action Plan (APAP) Trained

  • SAFE Infant and Young Children Feeding in Emergencies Specialist (IYCF-E)

Services include:

  • In-depth research on your or your client’s disability or health conditions

  • Consultation and information gathering from relevant specialists

  • Prenatal visits focused on risk identification and mitigation

  • Optional support during a perinatal provider appointment to help your medical team fully understand your needs available in the Atlanta area or via virtual meetings with your provider

  • A customized, medically informed birth plan formatted as a clear checklist for midwives or hospital staff

  • Documentation of accommodations, medications, dietary needs, and communication supports/AAC

  • Creation of a Accessible Pregnancy Action Plan (APAP) to include in medical records

    This process ensures that your care team is informed, prepared, and aligned before labor begins to protect people’s dignity, safety and autonomy.

Ziah McKinney BCPA

Perinatal Patient Advocate & Disability Consultant

Consulting for Families and Perinatal Professionals

A specialized resource for disabled, chronically ill, and high-risk families, and for the doulas, midwives, lactation consultants, physicians, and healthcare teams who support them.

“Working with Ziah was one of the best decisions I made during my pregnancy. As someone with a disability and multiple health conditions, I was worried about constantly having to explain my needs to different providers. Ziah took the time to research my conditions, identify accommodations, and help me create a plan for my prenatal appointments, birth, postpartum, and infant feeding that actually fit my situation. Because of her support, I went into appointments, birth, and early parenthood feeling informed, prepared, and confident instead of overwhelmed. Her focus on preparation made a huge difference for both my family and me, and helped me feel respected, safe, and heard throughout the process.”
— Lily T
“I regularly recommend Ziah to clients with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or other complex needs. Her ability to understand even the smallest details of families’ unique needs and prepare for situations that often get overlooked. Her planning, research, and advocacy support help create smoother communication and better outcomes. She’s an incredible resource for both families and birth professionals.”