It is really an unfortunate reality that even expectant mothers battle with drug abuse. In many cases, the expectant mother was already hooked on alcohol or drugs whenever they became pregnant and couldn't stop using no matter how hard they attempted to do so, in the interest of their child. Continuing drug use during pregnancy isn't just going to result in a risky pregnancy, but sometimes also drastically increases instances of miscarriage and infants born dependent to drugs or alcohol. Nobody wants to see their newborn experiencing drug or alcohol withdrawal because they didn't stop their drug or alcohol use in their pregnancy. And nobody wants to have their baby taken away from them simply 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 child when it is born. Inside a program for mothers-to-be, women can be safely detoxed without negative effects that could compromise their own health or the well-being of their infant. They are able to continue in treatment long enough to obtain the support and care that they need to fully grasp their addiction and just what prompted it, to avoid these conditions and circumstances later on so they can be a good mother for their infant.