Mothers-to-be aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for two, but what they expose themselves, including drugs and alcohol, affects their baby. If an expectant mother is consuming alcohol or taking any type of illicit drug or prescription drug that may negatively impact their baby, including prescription pain medications or hypnotics which are often abused non-medically, so is their baby. Therefore, it is crucial that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is available and utilized on an immediate basis, to ensure both mother and baby can avoid any significant and disastrous effects. Becoming sober one one's own, even when one's pregnancy is in danger, isn't as easy as you might think. As being a substance abuser can cloud one's judgment and priorities, which causes it to be difficult to make the correct choices concerning one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehabilitation counselors will make sure that rehab client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they have to stay 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 after they deliver their baby, and can go on to have an alcohol and drug free life.