It is really an unfortunate reality that even mothers-to-be battle with substance abuse. In many cases, the expectant mother is already addicted to drugs or alcohol whenever they became pregnant and couldn't stop using no matter how hard they tried, in the best interests of their baby. Continuing drug abuse in pregnancy is not only likely to result in a risky pregnancy, but tends to also significantly increases rates of miscarriage and babies born dependent to alcohol or drugs. Nobody wants to see their newborn dealing with alcohol or drug withdrawal because they didn't stop their drug abuse during their pregnancy. And nobody wants to get their baby taken away from them simply because they couldn't quit. Rehabs for pregnant women can offer woman genuine solutions to enable them to experience a healthy pregnancy and consequently a healthy child when it's born. Within a program for expectant mothers, women can be safely detoxed without any unwanted effects that may compromise their health or the health of their infant. They are able to remain in rehab long enough to get the support and care that they must to fully grasp their addiction and just what caused it, to stop these conditions and circumstances in the future so they are a good mother to their child.