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 few recent studies have included, or focused upon, the effect of alcohol on women in terms of health and illness, other than fetal alcohol research. Most studies appear to show that moderate alcohol consumption, and in particular wine, is associated with lowered mortality among women.