Mothers-to-be aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for 2, but anything they expose themselves, including alcohol and drugs, is affecting their child. If an expectant mother is consuming alcohol or taking any type of illegal drug or prescription drug that may negatively impact their child, like prescription pain medications or sedatives which are often abused non-medically, so is their baby. Hence, it is imperative that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is available and made use of on an immediate basis, to ensure both mother and child can steer clear of any serious and disastrous effects. Becoming abstinent one one's own, even though one's pregnancy is in danger, isn't as simple as one could think. Being a substance abuser can cloud one's judgment and priorities, which can make it difficult to make the right choices concerning one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehabilitation counselors will ensure that treatment client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they have to remain abstinent through out their pregnancy and beyond that. This will be sure that they are able to be a loving and caring parent for their child once they deliver their baby, and can go on to experience a drug and alcohol free life.