Saturday counter assistant Lily has popped into the pharmacy after college and asks to talk to pharmacy technician Vicky.

“I’m in a bit of a mess, Vicky,” says Lily. “A couple of months ago I hooked up with a guy on a night out, and I realised at the weekend that my period was late. I did a test and found out I’m pregnant. Obviously this isn’t something I can do right now, so I contacted the British Pregnancy Advisory Service. The woman there was great and I saw someone this afternoon to get it done.”

“Gosh Lily, that’s a lot for you to be dealing with. Are you OK?” asks Vicky.

“Well, that’s the thing,” replies Lily. “I was fine, but now I’ve taken the first pill to make it all end, I suddenly feel like I’ve been hit by a bus. I haven’t changed my mind – I know having an abortion is the right thing to do, and it felt better to take some tablets rather than having an operation – but I’m already feeling sick and have a headache, and I’ve got another tablet to take tomorrow. I’m worried about what it is going to be like, you know, when it comes out.”

“I think how you are feeling is completely understandable. Have you been sick?” asks Vicky. Lily says no.