Complex processes such as pregnancy and childbirth can be decisive for the health and well-being of both the mother and newborn, both during the process and in their life thereafter. 1,2 During 9 months, almost the entire body of a pregnant woman must change to create an environment adequate for fetal growth and development. It cannot be guaranteed that these changes will occur successfully because there are many alterations and pathologies related to the nature of pregnancy that can develop. Accordingly, the risk of complications with pregnancy is high, but there are several factors in a woman's environment that can increase or decrease this risk. 3 According to numerous scientific studies, modern lifestyles have negative effects on pregnancy, which affect the health of the mother, newborn and infant, and in some cases, all aspects of the human being. 4,5 Thus, the gestational period is a very risky period in a woman's life.