Pregnant women aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for two, but what they become exposed to, including drugs and alcohol, affects their child. If an expectant mother is having a drink or taking any kind of illegal drug or prescription drug that may adversely affect their baby, such as prescription pain medications or hypnotics which can be abused non-medically, so is their child. It is therefore essential that addiction treatment for expectant mothers can be obtained and made use of on an immediate basis, to ensure 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 you are likely to think. As being a substance abuser can cloud one's decision making 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 make sure that rehab client is safely detoxed and receives the rehabilitation they need 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 for their child after they deliver their baby, and can go on to experience an alcohol and drug free life.