Pregnant women aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for 2, but what they become exposed to, including alcohol and drugs, affects their baby. If a pregnant woman is consuming alcohol or taking any type of illegal drug or prescription drug which may negatively impact their child, such as prescription pain medications or hypnotics which can be abused non-medically, so is their baby. Hence, it is essential that addiction treatment for expectant mothers can be obtained and made use of on an immediate basis, to ensure both mother and child can avoid any severe and disastrous effects. Becoming sober one one's own, even if one's pregnancy is in danger, isn't as easy as one would think. As being a substance abuser can cloud one's decision making and priorities, which can make it difficult to really make the right choices concerning one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehabilitation counselors will ensure that treatment client is safely detoxed and receives the rehabilitation they have to stay sober for the remainder of their pregnancy and beyond. This will ensure that they are able to be a competent and loving parent to their child when they deliver their baby, and can continue to have an alcohol and drug free life.