Pregnant women aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for just two, but what they expose themselves, including drugs and alcohol, is affecting their baby. If a pregnant woman is having a drink or taking any kind of illegal drug or prescription medication that may negatively impact their child, such as prescription pain killers or sedatives which are often abused non-medically, so is their child. It is therefore imperative 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 consequences. Becoming sober one one's own, even though one's pregnancy is in danger, isn't as easy as one could think. Being a substance abuser can cloud one's judgment and priorities, which causes it to be difficult to really make the correct choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehabilitation counselors will ensure that rehab client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they have to stay sober through out their pregnancy and beyond. This will make certain that they are able to be a loving and caring parent to their child when they deliver their baby, and can continue to experience a drug and alcohol free life.