(2006) supports other researchers who argue that the guilt mothers feel is associated with their feelings of being a bad mother and leaving their child in the hands of 'a guardian. Although research regarding this theory has been proven to be true over time, other factors may be behind the feelings of guilt that working mothers feel. In this qualitative study, researchers seek to define the decisions and feelings sparked by a mother's choice to work (Leach et al. 2006, p. 475). The research also takes an intimate look into the lives of 57 employed mothers and their daily interaction with caregivers, the constant examination of their own feelings and the worries associated with their absence. They looked at the areas of attachment, separation anxiety, and motherhood through birth. Their results showed that most women had positive attitudes, sought career advancement, and also found child care they were satisfied with (Leach et al. 2006, p..