They are worse after but they will get use to it. I love breast feeding. I would try it for the first week and see how it goes

ask for nipple cream at the hospital. that stuff works wonders and they'll tell you a little goes a long way. For me my nipples calmed down around after my morning sickness went away (if that makes sense) it hot a look sensitive close to birth again but it wasn't nearly as bad as the first trimester. As far as breastfeeding, regardless of a great latch they'll be sore because of cluster feedings (baby feeding constantly in the first couple days to bring in milk) but especially with that nipple cream they'll toughen right up (trust me)