Pregnant women aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for 2, but anything they expose themselves, including alcohol and drugs, is affecting their child. If an expectant mother is having a drink or taking any type of illegal drug or prescription medication which could negatively affect their child, including prescription pain killers or hypnotics which are often abused non-medically, so is their baby. Hence, it is imperative that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is available and made use of on an immediate basis, to ensure both mother and child can avoid any significant and disastrous consequences. Becoming sober one one's own, even when one's pregnancy is at risk, isn't as easy as one could think. As being a substance abuser can alter one's judgment and priorities, and this can make it difficult to make the correct choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, treatment counselors will assure that rehab client is easily detoxed and receives the treatment they must have to stay sober through out their pregnancy and beyond. This will be sure that they can be a competent and loving parent to their child once they deliver their baby, and can continue to experience a drug and alcohol free life.