It is an unfortunate fact that even expectant mothers have a problem with substance abuse. Often times, the pregnant woman is already addicted to drugs or alcohol whenever they became pregnant and simply couldn't stop using regardless of how hard they tried, in the best interests of their child. Continuing substance abuse in pregnancy isn't only likely to result in a dangerous pregnancy, but sometimes also significantly increases rates of miscarriage and infants born dependent to alcohol or drugs. Nobody wants to see their newborn dealing with alcohol or drug withdrawal because they didn't put an end to their drug abuse during their pregnancy. And nobody wants to have their child taken away from them because they couldn't quit. Programs for pregnant women can provide woman actual solutions in order to have a healthy pregnancy and ultimately a healthy child when it's born. In the rehab for mothers-to-be, women can be easily detoxed with no unwanted effects which could compromise their own health or the health of their child. They can stay in treatment of sufficient length to receive the support and care that they need to understand their addiction as well as what caused it, to avoid these circumstances and circumstances in the long-term so they are a good mother to their baby.