Confinement lady agencies to recommend

Congrats on your first baby! From what I've heard, PEM Confinement Nanny Agency comes up quite often, they handle all the paperwork and matching for you, and apparently offer up to two free replacements if the nanny isn't a good fit, which gives you some peace of mind especially as a first-time mum. My friend went with them and said the process was quite smooth, though she did mention that agency rates are naturally higher than going with a freelancer or a direct referral. If budget is a concern, some mums do go the freelance route and have great experiences with individual nannies through word of mouth, the trade-off is that there's no buffer if the match doesn't work out, so you'd have to sort replacements yourself. I'd say weigh how much hand-holding you want in the process versus what you're comfortable spending, then decide from there.