Overview

• The Trump administration is weighing multiple pronatalist initiatives, including a $5,000 'baby bonus' for new parents and reserved Fulbright scholarships for married or parenting applicants.
• Draft proposals also suggest awarding a 'National Medal of Motherhood' to women with six or more children, a concept historically linked to authoritarian regimes.
• Plans to fund menstrual cycle education programs aim to improve fertility awareness, though no final policies have been decided.
• White House aides have held discussions with conservative activists and policy advocates, reflecting growing focus on family-centered policies within the administration.
• A report on reducing in vitro fertilization (IVF) costs, a campaign promise from Trump, is expected by mid-May as part of broader efforts to address fertility challenges.