mothering; the job of being a mother
Refers to the work, role, or occupation of a mother, often used when discussing the challenges and responsibilities of motherhood.
Mothering is a job with no days off.
She struggles to balance the job of being a mother with her career.
Compound of 母親 (mother) and 業 (work, occupation). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is a straightforward modern coinage.