Mothers-to-be aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for just two, but what they become exposed to, including drugs and alcohol, affects their child. If a pregnant woman is having a drink or taking any type of illicit drug or prescription medication which may adversely impact their child, like 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 made use of on an immediate basis, to ensure that both mother and child can avoid any severe and disastrous consequences. Becoming sober one one's own, even when one's pregnancy is in danger, isn't as simple as you might think. As being a substance abuser can alter one's judgment and priorities, and this can make it difficult to make the right choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, treatment counselors will ensure that rehab client is easily detoxed and receives the rehabilitation they need to remain sober through out their pregnancy and beyond that. This will make sure that they are able to be a competent and loving parent for their child when they deliver their baby, and can go on to experience a substance abuse free life.