Why We're Asking You to Log In

You might have noticed while browsing 99nicu recently: reading the full discussions now requires you to be logged in.

The first post of any thread remain visible to everyone, like the news updates and feeds. But to read replies and join the conversation, you'll need to log in as a member.

We know this adds a step. Here's why we're doing it, and how we're working to make it worthwhile.

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Why This Matters?

For 20 years, 99nicu is built on professional exchange by NICU staff. When you contribute here, you're part of a community where many members use their real names and affiliations when sharing their clinical experience, knowledge, and personal insights. Our members are willing to be known, and we believe the readers should be, too.

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What You Need to Know

Registration is free and always will be. No fees, no paywalls, no corporate gatekeeping. Just a basic account, that takes one minute to register for, and then you just need to await our manual approval of your account (usually within 24 hours).

Homepage News , Blogs and Calendar remain open. Many sections remain open/public for browsing without logging in, including the Homepage, the Latest Research feed.

Discussion Forum Topics are visible to everyone. You can see the first post in all Discussions, what colleagues are asking, but to read answers and expert responses, you need to log in.

Posting and commenting requires login. Only members can contribute to discussions.

We don't verify institutional emails. You can register with any email address. We trust you to be part of this professional community in good faith, but please remember to be thoughtful about what and how you post. Your profile information is visible to other members.

Be mindful when sharing patient-related information. While clinical discussions are essential to our community, you must respect patient confidentiality and integrity. Never include information that could potentially identify a patient or family. When discussing specific cases, parental consent is recommended. You are responsible for ensuring your posts comply with your national laws and regulations regarding patient privacy. See our [privacy policy] and [registration terms] for details.

Stay logged in with the 99nicu app. Available for iOS and Android, the app keeps you connected without needing to sign in every time. If you visit us with your mobile browser, you'll see a prompt: "View in the app: a better way to browse." It's a simple, browser-style app that lets you keep 99nicu on your phone homescreen — no notifications, no instant messages. Just at the reach of your tap when you want to browse and interact.

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The Platform Grows When Your Activity Grows

99nicu thrives when you participate!

The value of this community isn't just in what you can read — the value is built from people sharing their questions, comments and expertise. Therefore we encourage you to ask questions and share your experiences.

Remember: what seems like a "basic, normal thing" to you might be genuinely eye-opening for another clinician somewhere else in the world. We all have unique perspectives shaped by the context where we work, what we've seen, and who we've learned from. So don't hold back!

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Help Us Get This Right

We want to make this transition as smooth as possible. So we're asking:

What can we do to make logging in easier for you? Is the registration process clear? Do you have any issues recovering your password?

Let us know in the comments, or send us a message- we're here for you!

See you inside!

Kat from the 99nicu Team