Mothers-to-be aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for 2, but what they expose themselves, including drugs and alcohol, has effects on their baby. If an expectant mother is having a drink or taking any kind of illicit drug or prescription medication which may adversely influence their child, including prescription pain medications or sedatives which are often abused non-medically, so is their child. Therefore, it's crucial that addiction treatment for expectant mothers can be obtained and made use of on an immediate basis, to ensure that both mother and child can avoid any serious and disastrous consequences. Becoming sober one one's own, even if one's pregnancy is in danger, isn't as simple as one would think. Being a substance abuser can cloud one's decision making and priorities, and this causes it to be difficult to make the right choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehab counselors will ensure that rehab client is easily detoxed and receives the treatment they have to remain abstinent for the remainder of their pregnancy and beyond. This will ensure that they are able to be a loving and caring parent for their child after they deliver their baby, and can continue to experience a substance abuse free life.