Expectant mothers aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for two, but what they expose themselves, including alcohol and drugs, has effects on their unborn baby. If an expectant mother is drinking alcohol or taking any type of illegal drug or prescription medication which may adversely affect their baby, including prescription pain medications or sedatives which are often abused non-medically, so is their baby. Therefore, it's imperative 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 significant and disastrous effects. Becoming sober 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 decision making and priorities, which causes it to be difficult to really make the correct choices concerning one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, treatment counselors will guarantee that rehab client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they need to remain sober for the remainder of their pregnancy and beyond. This can be sure that they are able to be a competent and loving parent to their child when they deliver their baby, and can go on to have a drug and alcohol free life.