[macspoofing]

>Equality means treating people equally--including men and children

All things aren't equal in this case. Child birth can be incredibly taxing on a woman's body. Some women would need more time to recover.

[bluthru]

Wouldn't that woman want her husband around to help her recover then?

[jacalata]

Not always. Similarly, you could conceivably need to take a sick day without needing your partner to stay home to take care of you.

[bluthru]

The difference being that there's also a newborn in this case.

[gertef]

That's medical disability.