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 don't need more burdens. A drink a day while pregnant: 'no bad thing'. One in four mothers-to-be were either low consumers of alcohol, drinking around a glass a week, or moderate consumers, drinking between three and seven glasses.