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 is a toxin. When you drink, it rapidly reaches your baby through your bloodstream and across the placenta. Too much alcohol can cause permanent damage to the cells of a developing baby. It can also cause problems during pregnancy, such as miscarriage and premature birth (BMA 2007: 2; 9) .