That's what I did - DH had 2 weeks leave from 3 days after the birth (he figured I had enough help in the hossy & he worked down the road so came before work, at lunchtime and after work), then Mum came up for the 2 weeks after that (and spoiled me by doing all the housework and cooking gourmet food - I love my Mum).

We had short (couple of hours max) visits from family during those four weeks - the house was a lot tidier then than it is now with a fast crawler about.