It’s easy to think fertilisation is the end of a journey — but for the egg, it’s only the beginning. Once fertilised in the fallopian tube, it must find its way to the uterus — a trip that takes almost a week. It sounds simple, but it’s one of the body’s most finely tuned processes.

The fallopian tube helps the embryo move with tiny, wave-like motions from microscopic hairs, almost like a built-in compass. Hormones guide the pace — oestrogen and progesterone make sure everything happens in perfect rhythm. As the embryo travels, it continues dividing, and by the time it reaches the uterus, it’s ready to attach.

The uterus has already prepared itself — its lining thick and rich with blood, ready to hold and nourish. But sometimes, things don’t go as planned. If the embryo attaches too early, for example in the fallopian tube, an ectopic pregnancy can occur — a condition that requires medical attention. It’s rare, but it reminds us how precise this journey truly is.

This entire process happens in complete silence. You don’t feel it, yet your body is performing an ancient choreography of guidance and protection.

Alma’s advice:

• Trust that your body knows the way, even when you don’t.

• If you feel severe pain early on, seek medical care — your body may be asking for help.

• Remember: life often knows its direction long before we do.

Inside you, a journey unfolds — quiet, rhythmic, and deeply meaningful.