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.
Fetal ultrasound is usually done by an ultrasound technologist or doctor in a doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. An early fetal ultrasound is one that is done before 18 to 20 weeks of pregnancy. The test takes 15 to 60 minutes. If the test doesn't show any problems, you may feel more at ease during your pregnancy. If the test shows that you are carrying more than one baby, you can plan ahead for a healthy pregnancy and delivery.