Which of the following is NOT a cause of delayed fetal transition?

The reason birth at 41 weeks is not a cause of delayed fetal transition lies in the typical developmental progression of a fetus and the expected timing of labor. Generally, a healthy pregnancy is around 40 weeks, but giving birth at 41 weeks is still considered within a normal range. While there can be increased risks associated with post-term pregnancies, such as the potential for meconium aspiration or decreased amniotic fluid, a 41-week gestation is unlikely to independently contribute to a delayed transition for the fetus.

In contrast, conditions like hypothermia, meconium aspiration, and acidosis directly impair the newborn's ability to transition effectively after birth. Hypothermia can cause significant physiological stress, leading to complications such as poor respiratory effort. Meconium aspiration can obstruct airways and cause respiratory distress, affecting transition. Acidosis, resulting from inadequate oxygenation before or during birth, can severely impair the newborn's ability to stabilize and properly transition to life outside the womb. Therefore, these factors are associated with delayed fetal transition, while being born at 41 weeks generally does not have the same implications.