Sengstaken-Blakemore tube to control massive postpartum haemorrhage. 
Massive postpartum haemorrhage after Cesarean section for placenta previa is a common occurrence.  The bleeding is usually from the placental bed at the lower uterine segment.  Uterine tamponade has a role in the management of such patients especially when fertility is desired.  We describe here a case of massive postpartum haemorrhage, which was managed, with the use of a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube.  This allowed us to avoid a hysterectomy for a young primiparous patient.