1 There are several risk factors associated with an increased risk for shaken baby syndrome. 2  Multiple behavioral symptoms and physical signs enable physicians to establish the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.
Your health care provider will explain how to use your pill pack. You will be told to start taking the birth control pill on a Sunday, on the first day of your menstrual period, or the day you are seen by your health care provider. You should take one pill each day, at the same time of day until you finish the pack.
How long it takes birth control to become effective depends on WHEN during your cycle you take the first pill. If you take the first pill on the first day of your period (as soon as you start bleeding) you are protected right away. If you take your first pill any other time, you will be protected after taking 7 pills. If you miss any pills or take them late during that 7 days you have to start the count over.