It is an unfortunate truth that even expectant mothers have a problem with substance abuse. Sometimes, the expectant mother is already dependent on alcohol or drugs when they became pregnant and couldn't stop using no matter how hard they tried, for the sake of their child. Continuing substance abuse in pregnancy is not only likely to result in a risky pregnancy, but could also significantly increases instances of miscarriage and babies born dependent to drugs or alcohol. Nobody wants to see their newborn under-going alcohol or drug withdrawal simply because they didn't stop their drug abuse in their pregnancy. And nobody wants to have their baby removed from their care because they couldn't quit. Programs for mothers-to-be may offer woman real solutions so that they can experience a healthy pregnancy and eventually a healthy baby when it's born. Inside a facility for pregnant women, women can be safely detoxed without unwanted effects which may compromise their own health or the well-being of their child. They are able to remain in treatment of sufficient length to receive the support and care that they must to understand their addiction and what prompted it, to prevent these scenarios and circumstances in the future so they are a good mother for their baby.