Pregnant women aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for just two, but anything they become exposed to, including alcohol and drugs, has effects on their unborn baby. If an expectant mother is having a drink or taking any type of illegal drug or prescription drug which may adversely impact their baby, like prescription pain killers or hypnotics which are often abused non-medically, so is their child. Therefore, it's imperative that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is accessible and made use of on an immediate basis, in order that both mother and child can steer clear of any significant and disastrous consequences. Becoming sober one one's own, even if one's pregnancy is in danger, isn't as easy as one could think. Being a substance abuser can alter one's decision making and priorities, and this causes it to be difficult to really make the correct choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, treatment counselors will assure that rehab client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they have to remain abstinent through out their pregnancy and beyond. This will 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 a drug and alcohol free life.