It is really an unfortunate reality that even expectant mothers have a problem with drug abuse. Often times, the expectant mother had been addicted to alcohol or drugs when they became pregnant and couldn't stop using regardless of how hard they tried, for the sake of their baby. Continuing substance abuse when pregnant isn't just going to result in a risky pregnancy, but tends to also drastically increases instances of miscarriage and babies born dependent to drugs or alcohol. No one wants to see their newborn experiencing drug or alcohol withdrawal because they didn't put an end to their substance abuse during their pregnancy. And no one wants to have their baby removed from their care simply because they couldn't quit. Facilities for mothers-to-be may offer woman true solutions to enable them to experience a healthy pregnancy and consequently a healthy child when it is born. In a center for mothers-to-be, women can be safely detoxed without the negative effects that may compromise their health or the health of their infant. They're able to be in treatment long enough to receive the support and care that they need to fully grasp their addiction and just what caused it, to avoid these situations and circumstances later on so they are a good mother to their infant.