Mothers-to-be aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for 2, but anything they become exposed to, including drugs and alcohol, affects their baby. If a pregnant woman is having a drink or taking any kind of illegal drug or prescription medication which could adversely impact their child, such as prescription pain killers or sedatives which can be abused non-medically, so is their child. Therefore, it is imperative that addiction treatment for expectant mothers can be acquired and utilized on an immediate basis, so that both mother and child can avoid any severe and disastrous effects. Becoming sober one one's own, even when one's pregnancy is at risk, isn't as simple as one would think. As being a substance abuser can cloud one's decision making and priorities, and this can make it difficult to make the correct choices concerning one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehab counselors will ensure that rehabilitation client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they must have to remain abstinent through out their pregnancy and beyond. This will make sure that they are able to be a competent and loving parent for their child once they deliver their baby, and can go on to have a substance abuse free life.