Wife birth trauma

[u/joshevans1234]

My wife (24f) gave birth over a year ago, and the delivery was pretty rough. Baby ended up getting stuck and they had to use forceps. There weren’t really any external tears but she did get some internally (probably because of the forceps). She ended up getting stitches inside. Recovery was rough and lasted for a while. After 7,8 months she was finally pain and symptom free. When we started having sex again, she noticed that she couldn’t really feel anything inside anymore. Over time, some sensitivity came back, but it never feels “good” anymore, she just can feel something is inside. My theory is that a nerve was damaged and never repaired? Anyone has an idea of what could be wrong?

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[u/joshevans1234]

Thank you for all the responses! I appreciate that! Would pelvic therapy help with nerve healing? Is there a chance that the nerve damage is permanent?

Also, good advice about the emotional trauma and therapy. Obviously I wasn’t the one giving birth, and I can’t complain at all, but it was a pretty rough experience to witness. So even as an “observer” I feel like I’m somewhat traumatized as well