National Maternal Health Day offers us an opportunity to reflect back on past wins and measure how far we've come in delivering better maternal healthcare to women. It also provides a moment to look ahead, to confront the challenges that have yet to be overcome and consider of all the women in the U.S. who, despite our nation's wealth and advancements, still struggle to access quality maternal health care. 

For this maternal health day, here is a patient story that highlights both the success and the challenges in maternal healthcare -- two stories, in fact, with radically different trajectories. These stories emphasize the need to listen to women, and drive home the importance of a standard approach to care that empowers mothers with objective, data-driven tools.

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