It is really an unfortunate reality that even mothers-to-be have trouble with drug abuse. Often times, the pregnant woman is already dependent on drugs or alcohol when they became pregnant and just couldn't stop using no matter how hard they attempted to do so, in the best interests of their child. Continuing drug abuse in pregnancy is not only likely to result in a risky pregnancy, but tends to also significantly increases instances of miscarriage and babies born dependent to alcohol or drugs. No one wants to see their newborn under-going drug or alcohol withdrawal because they didn't stop their drug or alcohol use throughout their pregnancy. And no one wants to have their child taken away from them because they couldn't quit. Programs for mothers-to-be may offer woman real solutions so that they can have a healthy pregnancy and consequently a healthy baby when it is born. In a rehab for pregnant women, women can be easily detoxed without the side effects that could compromise their health or the health of their baby. They are able to remain in rehab of sufficient length to obtain the support and care that they must to fully grasp their addiction and just what caused it, to stop these conditions and circumstances down the road so they are a good mother for their child.