It is really an unfortunate truth that even expectant mothers have trouble with substance abuse. Quite often, the pregnant woman had been hooked on alcohol or drugs whenever they became pregnant and merely couldn't stop using regardless of how hard they attempted to do so, in the best interests of their baby. Continuing drug use during pregnancy isn't just going to result in a dangerous pregnancy, but could also significantly increases instances of miscarriage and infants born dependent to drugs or alcohol. No one wants to see their newborn under-going drug or alcohol withdrawal because they didn't stop their drug or alcohol use in their pregnancy. And nobody wants to have their child removed from their care simply because they couldn't quit. Programs for mothers-to-be may offer woman real solutions to enable them to experience a healthy pregnancy and eventually a healthy infant when it is born. Within a center for expectant mothers, women can be easily detoxed without uncomfortable side effects that may compromise their own health or the well-being of their child. They can remain in rehabilitation of sufficient length for the support and care that they must to fully grasp their addiction and just what prompted it, to avoid these situations and circumstances in the long-term so they can be a good mother to their child.