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Fathers and non\u2010birthing parents with lived experience of perinatal trauma and a multidisciplinary team of health and community care professionals were included. Separate consumer (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200911) and professional (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200930) reference groups were established to authentically represent lived experience and professional perspectives on caring for birthing families. The co\u2010designed BPPs were subsequently validated in National Workshops with consumers from diverse backgrounds (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200974).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The co\u2010design process generated 24 initial themes, which were iteratively consolidated by consensus into four BPPs: (1)\u00a0compassionate and inclusive engagement; (2) policy and legislative reform; (3) education and learning opportunities; and (4)\u00a0mental health screening and support for fathers and non\u2010birthing parents. Accompanying practice and policy recommendations for each BPP were developed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Fathers, non\u2010birthing parents and healthcare and community care professionals co\u2010designed a suite of BPPs to address gaps in perinatal healthcare following exposure to pregnancy and birth trauma. Fathers and non\u2010birthing parents expressed a strong need to be formally recognised as stakeholders and recipients of perinatal healthcare services. The BPPs offer a co\u2010designed framework for broader systemic reform and an actionable roadmap for equitable, trauma\u2010informed and culturally responsive care for all parents, emphasising the need for further translational research and the national integration of inclusive perinatal healthcare services.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.5694\/mja2.70316","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,10,19]],"date-time":"2026-10-19T05:37:17Z","timestamp":1792388237000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Co\u2010Designed Best Practice Principles for the Care of Fathers and Non\u2010Birthing Parents Exposed to Perinatal Trauma: A Participatory Action Research 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