It is really an unfortunate fact that even expectant mothers have trouble with substance abuse. Sometimes, the expectant mother was already dependent on drugs or alcohol when they became pregnant and just couldn't stop using regardless of how hard they tried, for the sake of their child. Continuing substance abuse in pregnancy isn't only likely to result in a dangerous pregnancy, but could also drastically increases instances of miscarriage and babies born dependent to alcohol or drugs. No one wants to see their newborn going through drug or alcohol withdrawal because they didn't stop their substance abuse during their pregnancy. And no one wants to get their child removed from their care because they couldn't quit. Facilities for mothers-to-be can offer woman genuine solutions in order to have a healthy pregnancy and ultimately a healthy child when it is born. In a facility for pregnant women, women can be easily detoxed without any unwanted effects which could compromise their health or the well-being of their baby. They can remain in rehab of sufficient length to obtain the support and care that they must to fully grasp their addiction as well as what caused it, to prevent these scenarios and circumstances later on so they are a good mother to their baby.