The US administration is reportedly considering ideas to increase the declining US birth rate. Suggestions include a $5,000 ‘baby bonus’ for new mothers, expanded child tax credits, funding menstrual cycle education, and creating reserved spaces in federal programs for those who are married or have children. The administration is also said to be looking into researching root health and environmental causes of infertility. The declining birth rate in the US is a cause for concern, as an aging and shrinking population could place strain on the economy and the social safety net. The US administration is expected to release a blueprint for increasing access to in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments soon. However, critics argue that more should be done to support families and single mothers dealing with child-raising amid economic insecurity.