Question about health and pg's

We believe in QF (obviously), however, I'm starting to get concerned about my health. My last full-term pg I had terrible swelling for the last 4 months, we tried everything (ie.brewer diet, etc) we were however able to go on with a home birth. I got pg again about 3 months ago and the severe swelling started right away, however, I miscarried 2 wks ago. My concern is I don't know how I can handle that kind of swelling again. My dr. said this was just do to having a lot of children right away...kind of my body's reaction to pgs now...

My question is has anyone else gone through this, and if so what did you do?

Thanks,

Lisa

P.S. We've had 12 pgs in 11 yrs. 9 children and 3 angels.