Mothers-to-be aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for two, but what they expose themselves, including drugs and alcohol, is affecting their baby. If an expectant mother is having a drink or taking any type of illegal drug or prescription medication that may negatively affect their child, including prescription pain medications or sedatives which can be abused non-medically, so is their child. It is therefore essential that addiction treatment for expectant mothers can be obtained and made use of on an immediate basis, in order that both mother and baby can steer clear of any significant and disastrous consequences. Becoming sober one one's own, even though one's pregnancy is at risk, isn't as easy as one would think. As being a substance abuser can cloud one's judgment and priorities, and this causes it to be difficult to really make the right choices concerning one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehabilitation counselors will make sure that rehabilitation client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they need to stay sober for the remainder of their pregnancy and beyond. This will ensure that they are able to be a competent and loving parent for their child after they deliver their baby, and can continue to experience a drug and alcohol free life.