The invention of the B-Lynch brace suturing tech- nique has proved invaluable in the control of massive postpartum haemorrhage as an alternative to hysterectomy. The five patients reported in this series evidence the effectiveness of this technique in such life threatening situations. The case summaries describe the critical conditions that prevailed and the gratifying outcome. The cost effectiveness of this procedure may encourage developing countries to consider its application where necessary both for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes.