If one has a particularly in-demand skill, employers will accommodate. I'm a female software engineer, working in the telecom industry. In general, I expect that the situation you describe fits the industry to a T, although I suspect that companies are going to have to make allowances for part-time workweeks if they want to be able to attract and retain qualified staff, especially in our field. My second child will be born some time over the next few weeks, and after another 30 weeks leave, I'll probably continue the four-day week. Possibly contract work would make it easier to determine the hours you want to work.
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