It is really an unfortunate actuality that even mothers-to-be have a problem with substance abuse. Quite often, the expectant mother had been hooked on alcohol or drugs whenever they became pregnant and just couldn't stop using no matter how hard they tried, for the sake of their child. Continuing substance abuse in pregnancy is not just likely to result in a dangerous pregnancy, but could also significantly increases rates of miscarriage and infants born dependent to drugs or alcohol. No one wants to see their newborn dealing with 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 expectant mothers can offer woman genuine solutions to be able to have a healthy pregnancy and ultimately a healthy child when it is born. In a rehab for pregnant women, women can be easily detoxed with no uncomfortable side effects which could compromise their health or the well-being of their child. They can remain in treatment long enough for the support and care that they must to fully grasp their addiction and just what caused it, to avoid these circumstances and circumstances down the road so they are a good mother to their child.