Is confinement nanny necessary?

#pleasehelp FTM here and my edd is late Jan 2022 which falls under the Chinese new year period. Have asked around and confinement service during this period are around 5k. I was wondering if it's really necessary to have a stay in confinement lady? I live with my husband only but my in law and parents stay nearby us (walking distance) and I'm sure my mil will be able to help out a little, maybe cooking and washing baby clothes? Have not announce the pregnancy to them yet hence can't discuss much. Anyone could share their experience and thoughts please?

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Hi, Here's my experience. We hired a confinement lady during my 1st and it was a bad experience. She was lazy and unhygienic. She didn't wake up to feed baby in the middle of night. She even requested to go out and meet friends. I was mentally stressed by her. We sent her off after 1 week as I can't take it any longer. We decided not to hire confinement lady for my 2nd. I do not have the benefits of in laws / parents to help but my hubby is willing to do the chores and care for baby. We will be ordering confinement food.

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