This project aimed both to decrease the prevalence of severe obstetric haemorrhage and to improve management when it occurs. The five steps of the project were the following:

• Description of current level of agreement and actual clinical practice.
• Establishment of “European” guidelines.
• Randomised trial of effectiveness of routine measurement of blood loss with graduated collector sac.
• Internet consensus and “early warning” list for professionals.
• Internet platform for women and families to gain information and exchange experiences.

The Euphrates website for professionals can be found at http://www.euphrates.inserm.fr/

This website has been written for Euphrates by Miranda Dodwell and Rod Gibson.