how to blanch peaches bring a saucepan filled with water to a boil using a paring knife ideally one such as the rada granny paring knife carve a small x in the bottom of any peaches that need peeling place the peaches in the boiling water for 1 minute using a slotted spoon such as the rada cook s spoon remove the peaches from the boiling water and place into a bowl of ice water allow the peaches a few moments to cool once the peaches have cooled drain them then simply peel using your hands
Ultrasound exam. At a mid-pregnancy ultrasound, usually done between 16 and 20 weeks, your baby will be carefully examined. Quad screen (second-trimester prenatal screening). Find out what the multiple marker screening test can tell you.
You may have an early ultrasound at your practitioner's office at 6 to 10 weeks to confirm and date the pregnancy. Or you may not have one until the standard midpregnancy ultrasound between 16 and 20 weeks.