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.
A study conducted by a team led by Haruna Sawada Feldman from the University of California, San Diego recently revealed that the most dangerous time for a woman to drink alcohol during pregnancy is from week six to week 12. The research studied nearly 1,000 women during their pregnancies over a period of three decades.