Expectant mothers aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for two, but what they expose themselves, including drugs and alcohol, is affecting their baby. If an expectant mother is drinking alcohol or taking any type of illicit drug or prescription drug that may adversely impact their child, including prescription pain medications or hypnotics which are often abused non-medically, so is their child. Therefore, it's imperative that addiction treatment for expectant mothers can be obtained and utilized on an immediate basis, to ensure both mother and child can avoid any significant and disastrous effects. Becoming sober one one's own, even if one's pregnancy is in danger, isn't as easy as you might think. As being a substance abuser can cloud one's decision making and priorities, and this can make it difficult to really make the correct choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, treatment counselors will ensure that rehab client is easily detoxed and receives the treatment they need to stay abstinent through out their pregnancy and beyond. 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 continue to have an alcohol and drug free life.