Mothers-to-be aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for just two, but what they become exposed to, including drugs and alcohol, is affecting their child. If a pregnant woman is consuming alcohol or taking any type of illicit drug or prescription drug which could negatively influence their child, like prescription pain medications or hypnotics which are often abused non-medically, so is their child. Therefore, it is crucial that addiction treatment for expectant mothers can be obtained and made use of on an immediate basis, in order that both mother and child can avoid any severe and disastrous consequences. Becoming abstinent one one's own, even though 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 right choices concerning one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, treatment counselors will make sure that rehab client is easily detoxed and receives the treatment they need to remain abstinent through out their pregnancy and beyond. This can ensure that they are able to be a competent and loving parent for their child when they deliver their baby, and can continue to have a drug and alcohol free life.