You can't help but marvel at all your body has endured in the past nine months. Now that the pregnancy is (finally) over, you've been rewarded with a living, breathing wonder -- and a new title: Mom. Coming to terms with your new role, while learning how to care for your baby, can be overwhelming for any woman.

After delivery, new emotional changes are coming your way, but along with them potential physical and mental problems can put you at risk for a serious illness. Some signs and symptoms are the normal result of giving birth, including leaking of urine, constipation, gas, bloating, painful perineum, slight changes in your breast, as well as profuse sweating without an apparent cause .

This is the way in which, your body is adjusting to get back to its old-self, at the time that eliminates toxins and excess of other fluids accumulated during your pregnancy.

All these signs will disappear in the next few days after delivery. The more you know about what to expect, the better prepared you'll be to cope with the physical and emotional changes that come post-pregnancy.

Women may experience a wide range of postpartum problems, some more serious than others and each with its own symptoms. Some of the more common problems include:

· Postpartum infections, (including uterine, bladder, or kidney infections)

· Excessive bleeding after delivery

· Pain in the perineal area (between the vagina and the rectum)

· Vaginal discharge · Breast problems, such as swollen breasts, infection and clogged ducts

· Stretch marks

· Hemorrhoids and constipation

· Urinary or fecal (stool) incontinence

· Hair loss

· Postpartum depression and baby blue

· Discomfort during sex

· Difficulty regaining your pre-pregnancy shape