Marie F. Mongan (February 1, 1933 – June 17, 2019) was an American educator and writer who known for the Mongan method.[1][2]

Early life and family

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Mongan was born as Marie Madeline Flanagan as in San Diego on 1 February 1933.[2] Her father, Patrick Flanagan, was in Navy and her mother, Marie Flanagan, was a seamstress.[2] She was educated at the Plymouth State University.[2]

Mongan first marriage was with Gerald Bilodeau, whom she married in 1954 and separated in 1966.[2] In 1970, she married Eugene Mongan and remained married until his death in 2013.[2]

Career

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In 1992, her book, titled HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method was published.[1]

In 2000, she founded the HypnoBirthing Institute.[1]

Mongan died on 17 June 2019 due to Sjögren syndrome.[1]

Bibliography

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  • HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Plokhii, Olesia (February 11, 2021). "Marie Mongan, champion of hypnobirthing, dies at 86". The Washington Post.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Caron, Christina (March 16, 2021). "Marie Mongan, 86, Who Developed Hypnotherapy for Childbirth, Dies". New York Times.