UK rapper Stefflon Don welcomes second child, recounts health scare

British rapper Stefflon Don, whose real name is Stephanie Victoria Allen, has announced the birth of her second child, a son named Don Claes. The 34-year-old artist revealed that she was hospitalized for four days due to a severe pregnancy complication known as postpartum pre-eclampsia, which developed after the birth of her son on April 26.

Don described experiencing extreme swelling in her legs and feet, dangerously high blood pressure, and breathing difficulties. Fluid even accumulated in her lungs, leading to a four-day hospital stay, and nearly requiring her to be admitted to the intensive care unit. She emphasized the importance of postpartum care, urging other mothers to be vigilant about unusual swelling, difficulty breathing, severe headaches, or changes in vision after childbirth, as these symptoms could indicate a serious condition like postpartum pre-eclampsia.

The rapper also disclosed that severe mould was discovered in the ventilation system of the apartment where she was staying, further complicating her health situation. Don, who previously dated Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy, described her motherhood journey as both challenging and eye-opening. She took a break from her music career to focus on her family but is now preparing to return to the industry.