Heidi Blanton Pohl
Certified Professional Birth Doula
Birth Photographer
Heidi (she/her) is a ToLabor Certified Birth Doula, Birth Photographer, DONA trained Postpartum Doula, and former infant care instructor. Since her start in 2014, Heidi supported births in various circumstances - always with the laborer's hopes and wishes in mind. Heidi enjoys helping empower birth partners through education for the upcoming birth and postpartum as well as the laboring parent; helping parents and partners navigate their journey is her favorite part of being a doula. It takes a village no matter the size! Heidi is experienced in support for all kinds of births. Heidi is trained in Acupressure for Labor & Delivery as well as Spinning Babies techniques. Heidi also has a background in nursing as well as early childhood development. Her goal is to help support each laborer in their optimal birth, free of judgment. Heidi has lived in the Richmond area since 2007. She and her little family love living in the city. You can find them frequently at local festivals, porch sitting, and when Heidi is not at a birth, you can find her in the kitchen cooking for friends with her dog at her feet and now her own child. She always has a camera nearby!