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first_babies.py
import nsfg
df = nsfg.ReadFemPreg()
def first_babies(df):
for index, row in df.iterrows():
if row.prgoutcome == 1: # only report on live births
print(index, row.caseid, row.prgoutcome, row.pregordr, row.birthord, row.wksgest)
first_babies(df)
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Create the file first_babies.py in your ThinkStats2/code directory.
Run it from the terminal with the command python first_babies.py
It currently prints information for all babies born alive.

Assignment: Make it print only the first born babies.
Bonus: return the total number of first born babies

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