It is an unfortunate reality that even mothers-to-be have trouble with drug abuse. Often times, the pregnant woman was already hooked 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 substance abuse during pregnancy isn't only likely to result in a risky pregnancy, but can also significantly increases instances of miscarriage and infants born dependent to drugs or alcohol. Nobody wants to see their newborn under-going drug or alcohol withdrawal because they didn't stop their drug or alcohol use in their pregnancy. And no one wants to have their infant taken away from them simply because they couldn't quit. Centers for expectant mothers may offer woman genuine solutions in order to experience a healthy pregnancy and eventually a healthy infant when it is born. Within a facility for expectant mothers, women can be safely detoxed without any negative effects that may compromise their health or the health of their infant. They can be in treatment of sufficient length to obtain the support and care that they need to fully grasp their addiction as well as what caused it, to stop these situations and circumstances down the road so they can be a good mother for their child.