Thanks for stopping by! Erika Matkovich is a personal support worker, doula, photographer and doula business mentor serving Grimsby & surrounding areas. She owns and operates The Maternal Sidekick.

Behind the camera, she loves capturing organic everyday events in a way that showcases warmth and bold, true-to-life moments in time.

Her own life experiences alongside 6 years of supporting clients, she understands the beauty and the chaos of adjusting to life after bringing home baby and over the years, she’s learnt to deal with adjusting expectations for herself and family to meet the ever-changing demands of reality.

More recently, she acquired her Personal Support Worker Certificate from Niagara College. She loves providing an extra hand to those that need everyday support due to life altering events.

Her mission is to help families and individuals feel seen and empowered.