Dendritic drainage In geomorphology , drainage systems , also known as river systems , are the patterns formed by the streams , rivers , and lakes in a particular drainage basin . They are governed by the topography of the land, whether a particular region is dominated by hard or soft rocks, and the gradient of the land.
Loss of the mucous plug means that labor will most likely start within the next 2 to 3 weeks, sometimes sooner, but that is the norm. If you are less then 36 to 37 weeks you need to inform your Dr. or Midwife if you lose your plug, as this could be a sign of an early delivery.
With my first child I lost the plug at 36 weeks and it was ALOT of clear, stringy mucus that continued to come out over a 24 hour period. It was clear, thick and looked like snot (tmi :) without a hint of brown or pink. My water broke a week later. This time around I am 35 1/2 weeks and I am losing it a little bit at a time everytime I go to the bathroom over the course of 2 days and it is the same color and consistency as with my first child.