Don't get me wrong, I do not mean breast binding when I talk about gentle compression!!!! The compression needs to be just enough to keep the fluid from accumulating in teh tissue. there is a very precose protocol for this when wrapping lymphedema. I am not sure whethger the same principles would apply for breast engorgment. i think i will ask Dr, Chickly that question (the global guru on lymphatic drainage) and see what he thinks. We have so much to figure out, don't we? Alison K. Hazelbaker