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.
Pregnant women are strongly urged not to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Drinking alcohol while pregnant has been shown to cause harm to a baby as it develops in the womb. Alcohol used during pregnancy may also lead to long-term medical problems and birth defects. When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the alcohol travels through her blood and into the baby's blood, tissues, and organs.