Hypnobirthing Course Cork | 14th November 2026

In-person birth preparation for Cork and Munster families in Kinsale, Co. Cork

Are you expecting a baby in Cork and want to feel calm, confident and genuinely prepared for birth - not just reassured?

Preparing for birth can feel overwhelming. This one-day, in-person hypnobirthing course in Kinsale helps you replace fear and uncertainty with calm, confidence and practical skills, so you and your birth partner feel ready for whatever path your birth takes.

You'll learn far more than breathing techniques. You'll gain a practical understanding of how labour works, how to make informed decisions, how to stay calm when things don't go to plan, and how to work together as a confident birth team.

Hypnobirthing is for every kind of birth - vaginal birth, caesarean birth, induction, with an epidural or without. The tools you and your birth partner learn on this day will help you approach birth feeling informed, prepared and confident, whatever happens.

This November course will take place at The Well Institute in Ballinacurra, less than 10 minutes from Kinsale town. Set in peaceful countryside near the Bandon River, this beautiful 18th-century building has a bright, character-filled space with exposed stone walls and original timber beams.

It is a calm, welcoming setting for spending the day preparing for your baby together.

Is This Course for You?

This hypnobirthing course in Cork is for you if:

• You're expecting your first baby and want to feel genuinely prepared, not overwhelmed
• You've given birth before and want a different, more positive experience this time
• You want your birth partner to feel confident, informed and truly useful on the day
• You're looking for something evidence-based and realistic - not just positive thinking
• You want to understand your options within the Irish maternity system and feel empowered to advocate for yourself
• You want support that continues beyond the course day, right up until your baby arrives

If any of that sounds like you, this course was designed with you in mind. Couples travel from across Cork and Munster to attend and many tell me afterwards it was one of the best investments they made in preparing for the birth of their baby.

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What You’ll Learn

This is a complete, full-day birth preparation course. The day itself covers the core foundations of hypnobirthing birth preparation, with your take-home resource library providing deeper detail and ongoing reference across a wider range of topics.

On the day we will cover:

• How labour actually unfolds - from the very first signs right through to meeting your baby and delivering your placenta
• The physiology of birth and how your body and baby work together - understanding this helps you work with your body, not against it
• Breathing, relaxation and visualisation techniques to help you stay calm and focused during surges
• How your birth partner can support you with confidence, clarity and practical hands-on tools
• An introduction to induction, caesarean birth, epidurals and interventions - so you feel informed and prepared for all possibilities
• How to navigate the Irish maternity system, including what to expect in hospitals like CUMH, and how to make decisions that are right for you and your baby
• How to create flexible birth preferences

Your resource library then goes deeper, covering topics including optimal fetal positioning, detailed guides on induction, caesarean and pain relief options, comfort tools for labour, and introductory resources for the early weeks with your new baby.

What’s Included in Your Course

When you book this course you are not just getting a day of teaching. You are getting ongoing support and a comprehensive resource library that continues to support you long after the course is over.

On the day

• A full day of live, in-person teaching in a small, intimate group (spaces are intentionally limited)
• Hands-on practice of breathing, relaxation and birth partner support techniques
• Tea, coffee and light refreshments throughout the day

Your take-home resource library (50+ resources)

After the course, you’ll receive access to more than 50 digital resources designed to support you as your pregnancy progresses, as birth approaches and into the early weeks with your baby.

• Guided hypnobirthing audio tracks for pregnancy, labour and rest
• In-depth written guides on your birth options and decision-making
• Practical comfort and labour support tools
• Birth preferences support and preparation resources
• Introductory resources for the early weeks with your new baby

This library is designed to support you long after the course day itself, giving you something to return to again and again as your pregnancy progresses and your birth approaches.

Ongoing support

• Direct 1:1 support from Louise by message or phone right up until your baby arrives
• A private WhatsApp group with gentle check-ins, reminders and support in the lead-up to birth
• Guidance and reassurance if your plans change - so you always feel calm, prepared and informed

You're not on your own after the course

Birth rarely follows a script. Whether you're offered an induction, wondering about a sweep, or simply need reassurance in late pregnancy, I'm here. Every couple who attends my course receives personal support by message or phone right up until their baby arrives.

About Louise

I'm Louise Lotty, founder of Luna Birth Services and mother of three. 

I am a Certified Childbirth Educator, Hypnobirthing Instructor, Postpartum Doula and Breastfeeding Counsellor. 

I am registered with the Federation of Antenatal Educators (FEDANT), which means I meet national safety criteria, hold full professional qualifications and am fully insured. I trained through programmes accredited by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), and everything I teach is designed to complement the care you receive from your midwife and hospital team.

Over the past six years I have supported many families across Munster and Ireland to approach birth with calm, confidence and real knowledge. I run in-person hypnobirthing courses across Cork and near Killarney in Kerry, and I keep my courses small and intimate because I believe every couple deserves individual attention and a space where they feel genuinely supported. I also support couples privately in online sessions or in their homes in Cork.

I know how overwhelming this time can feel, especially the unknowns around birth.

I know how much this time means to you. My goal is that you and your birth partner leave this course not just informed, but excited - ready to meet your baby.


Venue & Practical Details

• The Well Institute, Ballinacurra, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 HE24
• Beautiful 18th-century countryside venue less than 10 minutes from Kinsale town
• Free parking on site
• Saturday 14th November, 9.30am to 4.30pm
• One-hour lunch break
• Tea, coffee and light refreshments throughout the day
• Comfortable clothing recommended
• No need to take notes. Your full digital resource library is provided after the course

Investment

€330 per couple

Includes:

✓ Full-day course

✓ Ongoing 1:1 support until birth

✓ Private WhatsApp support

✓ 50+ digital resources

✓ Birth partner included

Two ways to book:

• Pay a €100 non-refundable deposit now to secure your space, with the remaining €230 due no later than 14 days before the course
• Or pay in full at the time of booking

Spaces are limited to small groups to ensure every couple receives personal, attentive support throughout the day.

This Is More Than a Hypnobirthing Class

Birth can't always be predicted, but you can feel prepared for it.

By the end of the day, you and your birth partner will understand how labour works, know how to make informed decisions, have practical tools to stay calm, and feel ready to meet your baby with confidence.

I'd love to help you and your birth partner prepare for one of the most important days of your lives.

Reserve your place by clicking the pink button. Spaces are limited and tend to book quickly.

Need a different date or location? Visit lunabirthservices.ie to view all upcoming hypnobirthing courses in Cork and Kerry.

Questions? Reach Louise at louise@lunabirthservices.ie