Pregnant and women who have just given birth in St. Michael that are also drug and/or alcohol addicted not only put their own life at risk, but are also placing their unborn or newborn child at risk of a large number of serious consequences. The results of such behavior are always very grim if pregnant and women who have just given birth who choose to stay involved in drug and alcohol abuse do not seek out and receive proven and workable drug and alcohol rehabilitation. There are drug and alcohol treatment programs in the St. Michael area which in fact exclusively work with expectant mothers and women who have just given birth. These types of drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities offer all essential medical care and other amenities for expectant mothers and women who have just given birth and their child so that addicted mothers can receive the help they desperately need.