Is a mother obligated to serve her young children, and is it permissible for the husband to compel her to do so?

The discussion on this matter is based on the ruling concerning a wife's service in her husband's home. The preponderant opinion is that this refers back to custom (urf). If the custom dictates that the wife takes care of the needs of her young children, then this becomes obligatory upon her; otherwise, it is not. Based on this, the detail emerges concerning whether her husband has the right to compel her to do it or not. It is incumbent upon the spouses to cooperate in managing the affairs of life, and the husband should be a helper to his wife, just as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, used to do.