i guess, the question is for policymakers is, what is hindering people from having more babies? they won't have a policy that will put women at a disadvantage in work so much that companies prefer men, or women would rather be a full time house wife as opposed to working in the work force (well, else what to do if suddnely half of the workforce stays at home right, no good for sg gdp).
i think having closer family bonds would help. right now, after i heard that both my parents and in laws won't want to take care even with a maid, i just feel so hesitant about having another kid. unless after i put in infant care, i am so comfortable with the idea that i am ok with not having family support for my kid. So for me, i would like to see more work from home, part time opportunities, more family support, more infant cares and preschools with flexibility to allow parents and grandparents to chip in.