i'm not sure if this would pertain to sugar gliders but I know with other animals mamary glands they can get what is called mastitus. and thats the inflimation or infection of the mamary glands when an excess of milk production is either produced or not used up by the baby. It can be extremely painfull for the mother, i've had cows reject calves because of it.
I would be curious as to whether or not it is mastitus??
Does any one more experience know if this is possible in nursing gliders?