Mothers-to-be aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for two, but what they become exposed to, including alcohol and drugs, has effects on their unborn baby. If an expectant mother is having a drink or taking any kind of illegal drug or prescription drug which can negatively impact their baby, such as prescription pain killers or sedatives which can be abused non-medically, so is their baby. Therefore, it's imperative that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is available and utilized on an immediate basis, in order that both mother and child can avoid any serious and disastrous effects. Becoming abstinent one one's own, even though one's pregnancy is in danger, isn't as easy as one would think. As being a substance abuser can alter one's decision making and priorities, which causes it to be difficult to make the correct choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, treatment counselors will ensure that rehabilitation client is easily detoxed and receives the treatment they have to remain sober through out their pregnancy and beyond that. This can make certain that they are able to be a loving and caring parent to their child after they deliver their baby, and can go on to have a drug and alcohol free life.