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.
The effects that alcohol has on a developing baby depend on: 1  How much, how often, and at what stage of pregnancy the mother drinks alcohol. 2  Whether the mother used other drugs, smoked, or had poor health for any reason while she was pregnant.  Traits passed down through families.