Omega-3 Testing in Pregnancy
Free omega‑3 testing is now part of routine antenatal screening in South Australia
Omega 3 testing is part of routine antenatal screening in South Australia.
Why omega-3 matters?
- Low omega-3 status in early pregnancy is associated with increased risk of early preterm birth (before 34 weeks).
- Evidence supports targeted omega-3 supplementation for women identified as having low omega-3 levels.
- Testing before 20 weeks’ gestation identifies women most likely to benefit.
Clinically relevant information will be available at https://sahealth.sa.gov.au/pretermbirth by the end of 2026. In the meantime, see the resources below.
Fact Sheet for Women and FamiliesFact Sheet for Health ProfessionalsOmega-3 Supplement List
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SAHMRI is located on Kaurna Country. We pay respects to the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to embracing knowledge and culture as we continue our working journey to incorporate Aboriginal health research across all of our themes and further reconciliation.
Read more"Tirki nguta tappa tangka marninithi"
(Learning and knowledge are the pathway to alter the mind)
- Uncle Lewis Yerloburka O’Brien, Kaurna Elder
