Not sure on exact wording, but as an employer, I wouldn't have thought anything odd of you taking that time off to start a family.

Do some companies look down on that?
i wouldn't say it's looked down on, however, having worked in recruitment i do know that a candidate who has terrific skills but has been out of the workforce for an extended period of time will generally be overlooked in favour of a candidate who has an equal skill set but is currently in the workforce and in between jobs itms?

Hestia - thank you for your input too! it is similar to what i have done, just wasn't sure if it sounded right!