Expectant mothers aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for two, but anything they expose themselves, including alcohol and drugs, has effects on their child. If a pregnant woman is having a drink or taking any kind of illicit drug or prescription medication which may negatively impact their baby, like prescription pain medications or sedatives which are often abused non-medically, so is their baby. Therefore, it is imperative that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is available and utilized on an immediate basis, so that both mother and child can avoid any severe and disastrous consequences. Becoming abstinent one one's own, even if one's pregnancy is at risk, isn't as simple as you might think. As being a substance abuser can cloud one's judgment and priorities, and this can make it difficult to make the correct choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehabilitation counselors will make sure that rehab client is easily detoxed and receives the treatment they have to remain sober for the remainder of their pregnancy and beyond that. This can ensure that they are able to be a competent and loving parent to their child once they deliver their baby, and can continue to experience an alcohol and drug free life.