Mothers-to-be aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for 2, but anything they become exposed to, including alcohol and drugs, affects their baby. If an expectant mother is having a drink or taking any type of illegal drug or prescription medication that may adversely affect their baby, including prescription pain medications or hypnotics which are often abused non-medically, so is their child. Hence, it is crucial that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is available and made use of on an immediate basis, to ensure both mother and baby can steer clear of any significant and disastrous effects. Becoming sober one one's own, even if one's pregnancy is in danger, isn't as simple as one would 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, treatment counselors will ensure that treatment client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they must have to remain sober through out their pregnancy and beyond that. This can ensure that they can be a competent and loving parent to their child when they deliver their baby, and can go on to experience a substance free life.