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.
An ultrasound is generally performed for all pregnant women around 20 weeks into her pregnancy. During this ultrasound, the doctor will confirm that the placenta is healthy and that your baby is growing properly in the uterus. The baby's heartbeat and movement of its body, arms and legs can also be seen on the ultrasound. If you wish to know the gender of your baby, it can usually be determined by 20 weeks.