Stefflon Don has been keeping a secret: she is a mother again.

The British Rap star has revealed that she quietly welcomed her second child earlier this year.

However, the joyous arrival came with a frightening health ordeal that saw the femcee hospitalised and almost admitted to intensive care.

Now, the 34-year-old is opening up about her experience and embracing a new chapter both personally and professionally.

Full story below…

Speaking exclusively with PEOPLE, Steff revealed that she gave birth to a baby boy named Don Claes on April 26.

Yes, six months ago.

The newborn joins her 17-year-old son, Jaylen.

Yet, what should have been a period of celebration quickly became a health emergency.

The femcee developed postpartum preeclampsia, experiencing dangerously high blood pressure, severe swelling, breathing difficulties, and fluid in her lungs.

She spent four days in hospital and came close to requiring intensive care.

Further complicating matters, severe mould was discovered in the ventilation system of the apartment where she had been staying, raising additional concerns about her breathing.

Reflecting on the experience, Steff encouraged new mothers not to dismiss concerning symptoms after childbirth.

Steff shared:

“I experienced preeclampsia after having my baby, and it made me realize just how important it is for us as women to look after ourselves, even after our babies arrive.”

Thankfully, the star – who has not publicly disclosed who the father is yet – has recovered and is cherishing motherhood.

She added:

“Motherhood has changed me in the best way.

It’s made me softer in some ways, stronger in others and given me an even bigger reason to keep pushing and building something my children can be proud of.”

Speaking of pushing, she’s made clear that music is firmly back on the agenda.

Indeed, Steff is prepping to release ‘Tun Up’ featuring French Montana on November 20.

The collaboration reunites the pair behind her breakout hit ‘Hurtin’ Me,’ which became a UK top 10 smash in 2017. Sitting pretty at 170 million Spotify streams, the song is also 2x Platinum on home soil.

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[Photo Credit: Lidia Beloshapkina; Courtesy of Stefflon Don]

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