Other times we get puffy eyes after sleeping. This can be caused by too much sodium in the diet, which causes water retention. Puffy eyes can also be caused by lack of sleep or excessive alcohol intake. Additional causes of puffy eyes include: Normal aging process.
The effects of alcohol on pregnant women are: 1  Birth defects. 2  Vision or hearing problems. 3  Born Premature. 4  Low birth weight. 5  Learning disabilities. 6  Speech and language delays. 7  Behavioral problems. 8  Growth deficiency.
On the plus side, alcohol appears to act like the female hormone estrogen, slowing the rate of bone loss, which typically occurs in women after they go through menopause. The American Journal of Medicine study found that postmenopausal women who had one drink a day had a 20 percent lower risk of hip fractures.