Mothers-to-be aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for two, but what they expose themselves, including alcohol and drugs, affects their child. If a pregnant woman is consuming alcohol or taking any kind of illegal drug or prescription medication which may adversely influence their child, including prescription pain medications or sedatives which can be abused non-medically, so is their baby. Therefore, it is essential that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is accessible and made use of on an immediate basis, to ensure that both mother and child can avoid any serious and disastrous effects. Becoming sober one one's own, even if one's pregnancy is in danger, isn't as simple as one could think. As being a substance abuser can cloud one's judgment and priorities, which causes it to be difficult to really make the right choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehabilitation counselors will ensure that rehab client is easily detoxed and receives the treatment they need to remain sober through out their pregnancy and beyond. This can be sure that they are able to be a loving and caring parent to their child after they deliver their baby, and can go on to experience a drug and alcohol free life.