It is really an unfortunate reality that even expectant mothers battle with substance abuse. In many cases, the pregnant woman was already addicted to alcohol or drugs whenever they became pregnant and merely couldn't stop using no matter how hard they tried, in the interest of their child. Continuing substance abuse in pregnancy isn't just likely to result in a risky pregnancy, but could also significantly increases instances of miscarriage and babies born dependent to drugs or alcohol. No one wants to see their newborn under-going drug or alcohol withdrawal simply because they didn't put an end to their drug or alcohol use during their pregnancy. And no one wants to have their infant taken away from them simply because they couldn't quit. Programs for mothers-to-be may offer woman actual solutions so that they can experience a healthy pregnancy and consequently a healthy baby when it is born. Within a program for expectant mothers, women can be safely detoxed without any unwanted effects that could compromise their own health or the health of their child. They're able to stay in rehabilitation of sufficient length to receive the support and care that they must to understand their addiction as well as what caused it, to prevent these circumstances and circumstances later on so they can be a good mother to their infant.