Pregnant women aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for 2, but anything they become exposed to, including alcohol and drugs, affects their child. If a pregnant woman is drinking alcohol or taking any type of illicit drug or prescription drug which may adversely influence their baby, including prescription pain killers or hypnotics which are often abused non-medically, so is their baby. Therefore, it is imperative that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is accessible and made use of on an immediate basis, so that both mother and baby can avoid any severe and disastrous effects. Becoming sober one one's own, even though one's pregnancy is at risk, isn't as simple as you might think. Being a substance abuser can cloud one's decision making and priorities, and this causes it to be difficult to make the right choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehab counselors will ensure that rehab client is easily detoxed and receives the treatment they must have to remain sober through out their pregnancy and beyond. This can make sure that they can be a competent and loving parent for their child when they deliver their baby, and can continue to experience a substance free life.