With data collection, 'the sooner the better' is always the best answer.
I always did something I was a little not ready to do. I think that's how you grow.
I was always good at math and science, and I never realized that that was unusual or somehow undesirable.
If you can find something that you're really passionate about, whether you're a man or a woman comes a lot less into play. Passion is a gender-neutralizing force.
You have to ruthlessly prioritize.
My maternity leave will be a few weeks long and I'll work throughout it.