Mothers-to-be aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for two, but what they become exposed to, including drugs and alcohol, affects their baby. If an expectant mother is drinking alcohol or taking any kind of illicit drug or prescription drug which may adversely impact their baby, including prescription pain killers or hypnotics which can be abused non-medically, so is their child. Therefore, it's imperative that addiction treatment for expectant mothers can be obtained and utilized on an immediate basis, to ensure both mother and child can steer clear of any significant and disastrous consequences. Becoming sober one one's own, even if one's pregnancy is in danger, isn't as simple as one could think. Being a substance abuser can cloud one's decision making and priorities, which can make it difficult to make the right choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehab counselors will assure that rehab client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they need to remain abstinent through out their pregnancy and beyond that. This will make sure that they are able to be a loving and caring parent for their child once they deliver their baby, and can go on to have a drug and alcohol free life.