Expectant mothers aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for two, but anything they become exposed to, including alcohol and drugs, has effects on their child. If an expectant mother is having a drink or taking any type of illegal drug or prescription drug which may adversely affect their baby, including prescription pain medications or hypnotics which are often abused non-medically, so is their child. It is therefore imperative that addiction treatment for expectant mothers can be obtained and made use of on an immediate basis, to ensure both mother and baby can steer clear of any serious and disastrous consequences. Becoming sober one one's own, even when one's pregnancy is at risk, isn't as simple as you are likely to think. As being a substance abuser can alter one's decision making and priorities, and this can make it difficult to make the right choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehabilitation counselors will ensure that rehabilitation client is safely detoxed and receives the rehabilitation they need to remain sober through out their pregnancy and beyond that. 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 go on to experience an alcohol and drug free life.