Violet Griffith is Jamaica’s first International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), admitted to the IBCLC in 2016. Her admission follows upwards of thirty (30) years of experience in Health Services simultaneously providing care to new mothers as well as training medical, nursing and other healthcare professionals in Lactation Best Practices. Violet was instrumental in guiding the certification of selected hospitals in achieving Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative status in Jamaica. She is a dedicated and compassionate practitioner who utilizes diverse training, skills and experience as a Lactation Consultant, Public Health Professional, Trained Teacher, and Registered Dietitian.

In private patient care, Violet has developed a strong reputation for breastfeeding success. Her advanced knowledge and extensive experience has been instrumental in guiding and mentoring expecting and new mothers and their support network in de-mystifying breastfeeding and achieving their lactation goals.

Violet is passionate about providing a proactive approach to successful breastfeeding. She is a specialist in lactation crisis management and is adept at tailoring evidence-based information to prevent, recognize and solve breastfeeding issues.