Kris,
In the mom I saw with axillary breasts, the engorgement and swelling
resolved in about a week using ice packs. This mom elected not to try
cabbage, and went on to bf happily for a few months. You are correct that
they should involute naturally, the difficulty often lies in helping the mom
be patient. Too bad her physician is so ignorant...
Catherine Watson GEnna, IBCLC NYC [log in to unmask]