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Pregnancy & Childbirth (Women's Health, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Pregnancy & Childbirth (Women's Health, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $14.99, median 1,015 reviews, average rating 4.7 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 26/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $12.06 – $18.98 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.7 |
| New releases (90 days) | 3% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Only 3% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 88% of Books categories: established titles hold the list.
- Its review barrier is higher than in 85% of Books categories: the median best seller has 1,015 reviews, so new books need time to build up.
Top 10 Pregnancy & Childbirth best sellers
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What to Expect When You're Expecting: (Updated in 2026)
- List rank#1
- Price$9.43
- Rating4.8
- Reviews31,188
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Moms on Call Basic Baby Care 0-6 Months - Newborn Routine, Sleep & Feeding Schedule Book for First-Time Moms - 20th Anniversary Edition (Book 1 of 3)
by Laura Hunter LPN
- List rank#2
- Price$27.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews7,534
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Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong--and What You Really Need to Know (The ParentData Series)
by Emily Oster
- List rank#3
- Price$11.01
- Rating4.6
- Reviews12,331
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Birth Vibes: Stories and Strategies for an Empowered Birth
by Jen Hamilton
- List rank#4
- Price$19.92
- Rating4.9
- Reviews1,775
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The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be (The New Father)
by Armin A. Brott
- List rank#5
- Price$12.87
- Rating4.6
- Reviews1,639
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Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool (The ParentData Series)
by Emily Oster
- List rank#6
- Price$10.13
- Rating4.6
- Reviews7,193
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Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition
by Lily Nichols
- List rank#7
- Price$29.95
- Rating4.7
- Reviews4,579
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Moms on Call Next Steps Baby Care 6-15 Months - Baby Sleep Schedules, Feeding & Milestones: Help Baby Sleep Through the Night - 20th Anniversary Edition (Book 2 of 3)
by Laura Hunter LPN
- List rank#8
- Price$24.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews2,245
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Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy, 3rd Edition: Evidence-Based Insight and Real-Life Tips for Expecting Parents, from the World’s Leading Medical Experts (Mayo Clinic Parenting Guides)
by Dr. Myra J. Wick M.D. Ph.D.
- List rank#9
- Price$18.91
- Rating4.6
- Reviews266
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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth "Updated With New Material"
by Ina May Gaskin
- List rank#10
- Price$10.48
- Rating4.7
- Reviews9,288
FAQ
Is Pregnancy & Childbirth a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 26/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 1,015 reviews and sells for $14.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Pregnancy & Childbirth?
The median best seller has 1,015 reviews, and 9% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Pregnancy & Childbirth best sellers cost?
The median price is $14.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $12.06 and $18.98.
Can new books break into Pregnancy & Childbirth?
3% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.