Pregnant women aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for 2, but what they become exposed to, including drugs and alcohol, has effects on their child. If a pregnant woman is having a drink or taking any type of illicit drug or prescription medication which can negatively impact their child, including prescription pain medications or hypnotics which are often abused non-medically, so is their baby. Therefore, it is essential that addiction treatment for expectant mothers can be obtained and utilized 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 could think. As being a substance abuser can cloud one's judgment and priorities, and this can make it difficult to make the correct choices concerning one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehab counselors will ensure that treatment client is easily detoxed and receives the treatment they need to remain abstinent through out their pregnancy and beyond. This will make sure that they are able to be a loving and caring parent to their child after they deliver their baby, and can continue to have a drug and alcohol free life.