Mothers-to-be aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for 2, but what they expose themselves, including drugs and alcohol, is affecting their child. If a pregnant woman is consuming alcohol or taking any type of illicit drug or prescription drug which can adversely impact their baby, such as prescription pain killers or hypnotics which can be abused non-medically, so is their child. Therefore, it's imperative that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is available and made use of on an immediate basis, to ensure that both mother and baby can avoid any significant and disastrous consequences. Becoming abstinent one one's own, even though one's pregnancy is at risk, isn't as easy as one could think. As being a substance abuser can cloud one's judgment and priorities, which can make it difficult to make the correct choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehabilitation counselors will assure that rehabilitation client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they must have to stay sober for the remainder of their pregnancy and beyond. This can ensure that they are able to be a loving and caring parent to their child after they deliver their baby, and can continue to experience an alcohol and drug free life.