I don't have baby yet, but i'm in the planning stage. My husband and I are also thinking whether we need a maid or not after we have a baby. I prefer not to have a maid as I prefer not to have someone stay in my home, Im living in a two bedroom apartment, if I hired a maid, she will be sharing the room with the baby, which I don't really want to. My initial plan is to have my mom who lives really close by to take care BB, and hired a part time to help clean up my mom's place and my place. This way, we both can get someone to help on house work, but also enjoy private time.
But my concern is not sure if my mom happy to take care of BB in full time basis, and she may push me to hire a maid also... well will see.