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.
Alcohol crosses the placenta to the baby during pregnancy. It can cause problems such as bleeding, miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. Babies born to women who are heavily dependent on alcohol can suffer withdrawal symptoms after birth and may be born with fetal alcohol syndrome.