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 drinking alcohol or taking any kind of illegal drug or prescription drug which can negatively influence their child, such as prescription pain medications or sedatives which can be abused non-medically, so is their baby. It is therefore crucial that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is available and utilized on an immediate basis, to ensure that both mother and child can avoid any severe and disastrous consequences. Becoming sober one one's own, even when one's pregnancy is at risk, isn't as simple as one would think. As being a substance abuser can alter one's decision making and priorities, and this can make it difficult to make the correct choices concerning one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehab counselors will ensure that treatment client is safely detoxed and receives the rehab they need to remain abstinent through out their pregnancy and beyond. This will be sure that they are able to be a competent and loving parent to their child after they deliver their baby, and can continue to have a drug and alcohol free life.