It is really an unfortunate reality that even mothers-to-be battle with drug abuse. Quite often, the expectant mother had been addicted to drugs or alcohol when they became pregnant and merely couldn't stop using regardless of how hard they attempted to do so, in the interest of their child. Continuing substance abuse during pregnancy is not only likely to result in a risky pregnancy, but could also significantly increases instances of miscarriage and babies born dependent to alcohol or drugs. No one wants to see their newborn going through alcohol or drug withdrawal because they didn't stop their drug or alcohol use throughout their pregnancy. And nobody wants to get their child removed from their care simply because they couldn't quit. Centers for expectant mothers can offer woman genuine solutions so that they can have a healthy pregnancy and consequently a healthy infant when it's born. In a rehab for expectant mothers, women can be safely detoxed without the unwanted effects that may compromise their health or the health of their child. They can continue in rehabilitation of sufficient length to receive the support and care that they need to fully grasp their addiction and just what caused it, to prevent these circumstances and circumstances later on so they are a good mother for their infant.