It is really an unfortunate reality that even mothers-to-be battle with substance abuse. In many cases, the pregnant woman was already dependent on drugs or alcohol when they became pregnant and just couldn't stop using regardless of how hard they attempted to do so, in the best interests of their child. Continuing drug abuse when pregnant is not just likely to result in a dangerous pregnancy, but sometimes also significantly increases instances of miscarriage and infants born dependent to drugs or alcohol. No one wants to see their newborn dealing with drug or alcohol withdrawal because they didn't stop their substance abuse throughout their pregnancy. And no one wants to get their infant removed from their care because they couldn't quit. Programs for pregnant women may offer woman true solutions to be able to experience a healthy pregnancy and eventually a healthy baby when it is born. In a program for expectant mothers, women can be safely detoxed without the uncomfortable side effects that could compromise their own health or the health of their child. They are able to be in treatment long enough to get the support and care that they must to fully grasp their addiction and what prompted it, to avoid these conditions and circumstances later on so they are a good mother to their baby.