A<unk>  is a hospital which offers its services exclusively to<unk> . The number of<unk> s proliferated in the 20th century, as pediatric medical and surgical specialties separated from internal medicine and adult surgical specialties.<unk> s are characterized by greater attention to the psychosocial support of<unk>  and their families.
In addition to the psychosocial support of<unk>  and families,<unk> s have the added benefit of being staffed by professionals who are trained in treating<unk> .  While many normal hospitals can treat<unk>  adequately, pediatric specialists may be a better choice when it comes to treating rare afflictions that may prove fatal or severely detrimental to young<unk> , in some cases before birth.  Also, many<unk> s will continue to see<unk>  with rare illnesses into adulthood, allowing for a continuity of care.
Children's hospital
Birthing center
Hospital
Psychiatric hospital
Trauma center
Mental health professional
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Emergency medicine