Mothers-to-be aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for two, but anything they become exposed to, including alcohol and drugs, is affecting their baby. If an expectant mother is drinking alcohol or taking any type of illegal drug or prescription drug which can adversely affect their baby, such as prescription pain killers or sedatives which are often abused non-medically, so is their baby. Therefore, it's essential that addiction treatment for expectant mothers can be obtained and made use of on an immediate basis, so that both mother and child can avoid any significant and disastrous effects. Becoming abstinent one one's own, even when one's pregnancy is at risk, isn't as simple as one could think. Being a substance abuser can cloud one's judgment and priorities, which can make it difficult to make the correct choices concerning one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehab counselors will assure that rehab client is easily detoxed and receives the treatment they need to remain sober for the remainder of their pregnancy and beyond. This can make sure that they are able to be a competent and loving parent to their child when they deliver their baby, and can continue to have an alcohol and drug free life.