While those plans don’t call for direct funding to mothers, one idea suggested is a $5,000 “baby bonus” payment that would be issued to American mothers after delivery. The proposed payment is notable, as it would cover only a fraction of the average cost of childbirth, even with insurance.

Donald Trump has praised the idea of a $5,000 reward to new mothers as his administration looks at ways to combat the fertility slump in the U.S. Trump, who last month referred to himself as the “ fertilization president ,” was pressed by reporters Tuesday afternoon about ideas to boost birth rates, including a so-called “baby bonus.”