Pregnant women aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for 2, but what they expose themselves, including alcohol and drugs, is affecting their unborn baby. If a pregnant woman is consuming alcohol or taking any type of illegal drug or prescription medication which can negatively affect their baby, like prescription pain medications or hypnotics which are often abused non-medically, so is their child. Therefore, it is essential that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is available and made use of on an immediate basis, to ensure that both mother and child can avoid any significant and disastrous consequences. Becoming sober one one's own, even though one's pregnancy is at risk, isn't as simple as one would think. Being a substance abuser can alter one's decision making and priorities, which causes it to be difficult to make the right choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehabilitation counselors will guarantee that rehab client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they must have to stay sober for the remainder of their pregnancy and beyond. This can make sure that they are able to be a competent and loving parent to their child once they deliver their baby, and can continue to experience a substance abuse free life.