Mothers-to-be aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for 2, but anything they become exposed to, including drugs and alcohol, affects their unborn child. If an expectant mother is having a drink or taking any type of illegal drug or prescription drug which could negatively impact their baby, such as prescription pain medications or sedatives which can be 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, in order that both mother and child can steer clear of any serious and disastrous effects. Becoming abstinent one one's own, even when one's pregnancy is in danger, isn't as simple as one would think. As being a substance abuser can alter one's decision making and priorities, and this can make it difficult to make the right choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, treatment counselors will guarantee that rehabilitation client is easily detoxed and receives the treatment they have to remain abstinent for the remainder of their pregnancy and beyond that. This can ensure that they are able to be a loving and caring parent for their child when they deliver their baby, and can continue to have an alcohol and drug free life.