Dear Tracy, You certainly had a great deal of stress during your pregnancy. While the stress caused you to feel ill, it did not cause your son to have gastroesophageal reflux. Many moms-to-be have indigestion/heartburn and sleep issues. The stress you experienced made the symptoms more noticeable. I hope you feel safe now and have found ways to manage the stress of the experience. Often, it helps to talk with a counselor or support group. You need to focus your energy on a very active 19 month old boy who needs you very much! Make sure you are getting the assistance you need. Take care, Jan Gambino The Reflux Mom