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[quote=Anonymous]I totally agree with Sheryl Sandberg, to a point - lean in before baby, because getting as far as you can in the job will  position you to switch tracks later on if that's what you want.  Leaning out before the baby even arrives (or before you are even pregnant??) is shooting yourself in the foot.  The higher you go beforehand, the more money you can save up to take an extended maternity leave (or quit to SAH if that's what you decide you want when the baby arrives.)  The better the job, the more likely it provides generous maternity live (eg Biglaw).  The better respected you are, the more likely it is you will have credibility and trust people will have in you to let you telework or work part-time.  The more connections and experience you have, the easier it will be to find a new job with different demands if you decide that's what you need to do after the baby arrives.

In my case, I sort of lucked out and both leaned in and leaned out at the same time.  I moved to a new, much more demanding and dynamic job when I was in my second trimester.  But it's a very supportive atmosphere for new moms (nonprofit) so I'm able to have a lot of flexibility.

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