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.
Effects of alcohol on breastfeeding and the breastfed baby. 1  Alcohol does not increase milk production. In fact, babies nurse more frequently but take in less milk in the 3-4 hours after mom has had a drink, and one study showed a 23% decrease in milk volume with one drink (Mennella & Beauchamp 1991, 1993; Mennella 1997, 1999). 2+ drinks may inhibit let-down (Coiro et al 1992; Cobo 1974).