Mothers-to-be aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for two, but what they become exposed to, including drugs and alcohol, has effects on their baby. If a pregnant woman is having a drink or taking any type of illicit drug or prescription drug which could negatively influence their child, including prescription pain killers or hypnotics which can be abused non-medically, so is their child. It is therefore imperative that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is accessible and utilized on an immediate basis, in order that both mother and baby can avoid any significant and disastrous consequences. Becoming sober one one's own, even though one's pregnancy is at risk, isn't as easy as you might think. Being a substance abuser can cloud one's decision making and priorities, which can make it difficult to make the correct choices concerning one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehab counselors will assure that treatment client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they have to stay abstinent through out their pregnancy and beyond. This will make sure that they can be a loving and caring parent to their child after they deliver their baby, and can continue to experience an alcohol and drug free life.