Into this stress-stew, let's throw those old brainteasers: work-family conflict, lack of affordable childcare, lack of paid family medical leave, inflexible schedules.

The family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) doesn't necessarily provide workers with all the protection or time they need to be present for family members if childcare or eldercare becomes necessary.

And even after having b baby, it's likely that the mother will leave the baby at a childcare center in order to keep on working.