Objective : To compare the success of conventional methods of managing atonic PPH (intrauterine packing, hysterectomy ) with newer surgical methods (compression suturing -B- Lynch, CHO's , sala aldrabo , step wise devascularisation . Methods & Material: The study was conducted in department of Obs & Gynae of G.S.V.M Medical College , Kanpur . 56 patients of atonic PPH responding to drugs were taken. Conventional approach was considered in 33 patients with uterine packing . Conservative approach was adopted in 23 patients . B Lynch sutures were applied in 9 patients ( 39 % ), CHO sutures in 6 patients ( 26 % ), uterine artery ligation was done in 4 patients ( 17. 3 % ).