Pregnant women aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for 2, but what they expose themselves, including drugs and alcohol, affects their baby. If a pregnant woman is consuming alcohol or taking any type of illegal drug or prescription medication which may adversely affect their baby, such as prescription pain killers or hypnotics which are often abused non-medically, so is their baby. Therefore, it is essential that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is available and utilized on an immediate basis, so that both mother and child can avoid any serious and disastrous consequences. Becoming sober one one's own, even when one's pregnancy is in danger, isn't as simple as one would think. Being a substance abuser can cloud one's judgment 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 make sure that rehab client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they need to remain sober 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 continue to experience a drug and alcohol free life.