Pregnant women aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for two, but what they become exposed to, including alcohol and drugs, is affecting their baby. If a pregnant woman is drinking alcohol or taking any kind of illicit drug or prescription medication which could negatively influence their child, including prescription pain medications or hypnotics which can be abused non-medically, so is their child. Therefore, it is essential that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is accessible and utilized on an immediate basis, to ensure that both mother and baby can avoid any severe and disastrous effects. Becoming sober one one's own, even when one's pregnancy is at risk, isn't as simple as one would think. As being a substance abuser can cloud one's decision making and priorities, and this causes it to be difficult to make the right choices concerning one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehab counselors will ensure that rehab client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they must have to remain sober through out their pregnancy and beyond. This will make sure that they are able to be a loving and caring parent for their child when they deliver their baby, and can continue to have a substance abuse free life.