Expectant mothers aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for two, but what they become exposed to, including drugs and alcohol, has effects on their unborn baby. If an expectant mother is drinking alcohol or taking any kind of illegal drug or prescription medication which may negatively affect their child, such as prescription pain medications or sedatives which can be abused non-medically, so is their baby. Therefore, it is essential that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is available and made use of on an immediate basis, so that both mother and baby can avoid any significant and disastrous effects. Becoming abstinent one one's own, even though one's pregnancy is at risk, isn't as simple as one could think. As being a substance abuser can alter one's decision making and priorities, which causes it to be difficult to really make the right choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, treatment counselors will make sure that treatment client is easily detoxed and receives the treatment they must have to stay sober through out 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 an alcohol and drug free life.