Fertilisation may seem like a simple, automatic process, but in truth it’s one of nature’s most precise and delicate balances. The egg must be released at exactly the right time, the sperm must be healthy and strong, and the environment within the fallopian tube must be perfectly tuned. Even then, fertilisation doesn’t always happen — and that’s completely normal.

An egg only lives for about twenty-four hours after ovulation. Sperm can survive for up to five days, but their quality is affected by many factors — stress, illness, age, alcohol, smoking, even lack of sleep. If timing or conditions aren’t right, the two simply never meet.

And even when they do, the body might choose not to let the embryo continue developing. If something goes wrong during cell division, the process quietly stops before the embryo attaches to the uterus. It’s not a failure — it’s the body’s way of protecting you, allowing only healthy beginnings to grow.

For someone longing to conceive, this can feel heavy. The question “why not now?” has no easy answer. But fertilisation isn’t about luck or effort — it’s about biology, timing, and an extraordinary internal intelligence that most of the time, works in silence.

Alma’s advice:

• See your body as a partner, not an obstacle. It’s always trying to do the right thing.

• If pregnancy takes time, seek guidance early — understanding reduces anxiety.

• Don’t blame yourself. Fertilisation is a process you can support, not control.

Every attempt at new life is an act of courage — a reminder that your body is working with wisdom, even in the unseen.