Mothers-to-be aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for just two, but what they become exposed to, including alcohol and drugs, has effects on their unborn child. If a pregnant woman is having a drink or taking any type of illegal drug or prescription drug which can negatively influence their child, like prescription pain medications or hypnotics which can be abused non-medically, so is their baby. Therefore, it's imperative that addiction treatment for expectant mothers can be acquired and utilized on an immediate basis, in order that both mother and child can avoid any severe and disastrous effects. Becoming sober one one's own, even if one's pregnancy is in danger, isn't as easy as one could think. As being a substance abuser can cloud one's decision making and priorities, which causes it to be difficult to make the right choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehabilitation counselors will ensure that treatment client is easily detoxed and receives the treatment they must have to stay abstinent through out their pregnancy and beyond that. This will make sure that they are able to be a competent and loving parent for their child when they deliver their baby, and can go on to experience a drug and alcohol free life.