http://www.slate.com/blogs/blogs/convictions/archive/2008/04/01/law-firm-work-and-family-friendly-policies.aspxThe study mentioned by Emily can be found here (though you might have to pay to see it). Several of its conclusions are puzzling. 1. "[C]hildless women may be more productive than women with children and their male colleagues (with or without children)."enCommunityServer 2.1 SP2 (Build: 61129.2)