Pregnant women aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for two, but what they become exposed to, including alcohol and drugs, is affecting their unborn baby. If an expectant mother is drinking alcohol or taking any kind of illicit drug or prescription medication that may negatively affect their baby, like prescription pain medications or hypnotics which are often abused non-medically, so is their baby. Hence, it is 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 avoid any serious and disastrous effects. Becoming sober one one's own, even if one's pregnancy is at risk, isn't as easy as one could think. 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, rehab counselors will ensure that rehabilitation client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they must have to stay sober 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 go on to have an alcohol and drug free life.