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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If you are getting help from your parents or in laws and your husband is able to work from home and help on top of his paternity leave I think it’s ok not to have CN. I’m not getting 1 cos of cost and also cos my husband and I would like to figure things out ourselves. It’s scary but I think it’s a good experience 😊 it’s totally your personal choice!

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