Hi my mom had me 48 hours after her last shift at work. She was also supporting my father through university.
This was in 1956 and also while she was attaining her teacher qualification in physiotherapy!!
When she was 4 months pregnant with me she 'climbed Hellvellen (highest tor in the lake district) swam Lake Coniston from end to end, then climbed Sca Fell Pike in 24 hours!'

No wonder I like climbing, walking and swimming!!!!!!!

I love my parents dearly and wish I could tell them both that.
I tell my mother often (maybe not often enoough)
So it is possible that women can do more in virtual villagers than they are doing at present!!!!
I.E. working when pregnat or nursing - my mother also brought up my (younger) brothers while still doing 2 days a week at work. (OK not full time but more that most parents work these days)