Cakes can be eaten by women in labor, but they should not be eaten in excess. The main ingredients of cake are flour and eggs, while cheese, fat and other flavorings will be added. Cake can provide a certain amount of carbohydrates, proteins and mineral nutrients, but its nutritional value is not very high. The most important nutritional value of cake is the calories it provides. Because of its calorie content, moderate consumption of cake can alleviate the symptoms of fatigue and weakness in the postpartum period. However, because of its high calorie content, frequent or excessive consumption of cake may lead to excessive calorie intake and excessive weight gain. Cake has a strong sense of satiety, and eating too much cake will reduce the maternal appetite for other foods, which will easily lead to a variety of nutrient deficiencies.