The survey of more than 2,200 mothers on the parenting advice website shows a desire for flexible working hours and a move away from nine-to-five employment.
One in eight of the respondents said they sought a better work-life balance with 70 per cent saying they would work more hours it they could fit in the extra time around family commitments.
"Many mums want to work for both the financial freedom and sense of achievement they get from having a successful livelihood, but not to the detriment of their children," said Siobhan Freegard, co-founder of Netmums.com.
"We hear every day from mums who are finding it stressful and frustrating trying to get a work-life balance due to the lack of flexible working and part-time jobs. Employers should realise the opportunities in helping us achieve our flexibility goals, which help maximise working mums’ potential to the benefit of both parties."
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