Brownsville Becomes Home to NYC’s First Stress-Free Zone For Expecting Parents

The New York City Health Department launched the city’s first-ever Neighborhood Stress-Free Zone (NSFZ) in Brownsville.

The initiative is designed to better support pregnant and postpartum New Yorkers and their families.

Developed in partnership with Brooklyn Perinatal Network and Public Health Solutions , the pilot program is based inside the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center ’s Family Wellness Suite.

“Our administration has been laser focused on addressing the historic inequities in maternal health, especially from Black and brown women,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

The new space expands access to maternal health education, social support, and connections to mental and behavioral health services for families in the community.

The NSFZ pilot is part of th