Pulis' side looked to be coasting after Robert Huth scored the opener and Ricardo Fuller hit a wonderful strike to put them two up.
But Birmingham - who had come from two goals down against West Ham last time out - produced another fightback with efforts from Keith Fahey and Cameron Jerome to draw them level.
But the Potters were not to be denied and Whitehead struck with five minutes remaining to earn a vital three points and end a run of five losses in all competitions for Pulis' side.
The Stoke boss told Sky Sports News: "We were desperately disappointed to come in at half-time just 1-0 up.
"When you're on top of a game - and we were on top for a long time today - you've got to put chances away.
"And even in the second half we started really bright, had a couple of really, really good chances, then Ric scores a fantastic goal to make it 2-0 and you think 'well, it's over and done with.'
"But fair play to Birmingham, they did it Saturday (against West Ham) and they've not stopped again tonight.
"Its just lovely to see Deano score the winner."
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